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Business rates recovery

NHS ENGLAND

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03 Feb 2026 at 11:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Business rates recovery" contract has been managed by NHS England, focusing on property management services of real estate on a fee or contract basis. This initiative is under the domain of property management, particularly aimed at ensuring accurate valuation and strategic management of liabilities related to GP premises, with reimbursements managed under the Doctors Rent and Rates Reimbursement Scheme. This tender process has recently reached the award stage as of 3 February 2026, with a contract period from 6 February 2025 to 5 January 2030. Operating under a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, the contract is valued at £9,800,000. The contract location is primarily within England, with a central point in London (SE1 8UG).

This tender is a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in business rates advisory services, particularly those equipped to manage complex primary care estates. Given its focus on strategic liability management, companies with expertise in property management and financial consulting could benefit from this contract. Although the procurement is not specifically targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, it nevertheless presents substantial growth prospects for firms like G L HEARN LIMITED, the awarded supplier, indicating opportunities for similar companies to expand their reach and establish a strong presence within the public healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Business rates recovery

Notice Description

NHSE manages a large and complex primary care estate, including GP premises, for which it reimburses business rates under the Doctors Rent and Rates Reimbursement Scheme. This award is for a specialist business rates advisory service to ensure accurate valuation, strategic management of liabilities, and recovery of overpayments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dd98847e-1281-4cc6-bec0-b5912bb28ec1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b0ddb79-99da-42a5-89a5-2fe0b12af7c6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services


CPV Codes

70330000 - Property management services of real estate on a fee or contract basis

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,800,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2025 - 5 Jan 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

G L HEARN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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