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Rates Retention, Council Tax and Tax base service

LONDON BOROUGH OF HARROW

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02 May 2025 at 13:25

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the "Rates Retention, Council Tax and Tax base service" was conducted by the London Borough of Harrow, a sub-central public authority in the UK. This tender, which involved consulting and valuation services, has completed its procurement stages, culminating in a contract award. The contract, valued at £70,000 net, was awarded on 1st April 2025 to Simon Horsington and Associates Ltd, a large supplier based in Oxford. Services will cover several UK regions, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The contract runs from April 2025 until March 2028, reflecting a thorough and strategic government service procurement process under the legal framework established by the UK Public Contracts Act 2023.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the consultancy and financial services sector, particularly those with expertise in public sector valuations and tax-related advisory. Given the comprehensive geographical delivery requirement, companies with a robust regional presence or the capacity for national coverage are well-positioned to benefit. The competitive bidding and robust procurement framework highlight the potential for reliable long-term engagements with sub-central authorities, providing a stable environment for business growth and extension of existing service offerings.

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Notice Title

Rates Retention, Council Tax and Tax base service

Notice Description

Rates Retention, Council Tax and Tax base service 2025-28. Consulting services, Valuation services and specific valuation requests

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050c5b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018806-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£70,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HARROW
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@harrow.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HARROW
Postcode
HA3 8FL
Post Town
Harrow
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Harrow
Electoral Ward
Kenton West
Westminster Constituency
Harrow East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIMON HORSINGTON AND ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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