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Procurement of Advice on North Herts Council's Liability for Business Rates

NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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12 Mar 2026 at 11:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by North Hertfordshire District Council focuses on acquiring expert advice regarding its liability for business rates and council tax linked to various properties. The procurement title, "Procurement of Advice on North Herts Council's Liability for Business Rates," falls under the commercial property management services category. Located in Letchworth Garden City, the council serves as a sub-central government public authority. The procurement follows a limited competition approach below the threshold and reached the award stage with the contract having been signed on 5th March 2026, extending until 4th March 2027. The awarded contract is valued at £30,000 GBP.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in commercial property management services, particularly those experienced in providing high-quality advice on rateable values and liability management. Firms like Jones Lang LaSalle Ltd, the awarded supplier, exemplify the kind of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) suited for such contracts. Engaging in tenders like this can unlock long-term revenue channels by establishing a robust portfolio of advisory services targeted at public sector entities concerned with accurate property taxation assessments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement of Advice on North Herts Council's Liability for Business Rates

Notice Description

Provision of advice on the Business Rates and Council Tax liability of North Herts Council for various investment and operational properties for which the Council is the rate payer. The purpose is to appoint a firm of advisers to deliver high quality advice on the management of NHC's Rating Liability to ensure that the rateable value of properties for which NHC is the rate payer are correctly assessed and NHC is not overpaying its Rating Liability.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066828
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022230-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

CPV Codes

70332200 - Commercial property management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2026 - 4 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY
Postcode
SG6 3JF
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Letchworth South West
Westminster Constituency
North East Hertfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JONES LANG LASALLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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