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08 Jun 2026 at 15:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by Leeds City Council, a regional authority in the United Kingdom, involved the award of a contract for "Rating listing 2026 business rates services" in the financial consultancy services category. The procurement, valued at £200,000, has been successfully completed, with the contract having been signed on 31st March 2026. The services are to be delivered in the Yorkshire and the Humber region (UKE42). The tender process utilised a limited procurement method, opting for an award without prior publication of a call for competition, as it fell outside the scope of a directive. The procurement process is in the 'Award' stage, indicating that the contract has been finalised and awarded to Avison Young.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses, especially large-scale consultancies with expertise in finance and public sector contracts. For companies looking to expand their client base, particularly in the governmental and public sectors, involvement in such projects can enhance reputation and industry standing. Organisations well-versed in business rates services and possessing the capability to operate efficiently within specified regions could find significant growth potential in similar future opportunities. Although this particular tender was limited and did not involve a wider call for competition, staying informed about such procurements can help businesses prepare for similar prospects with other local authorities or under different conditions.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

200000

Notice Description

The provision of rating listing business rates services

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of rating listing business rates services

Procurement Information

Call off from a framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b026
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053948-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 1UR
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE42 Leeds

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AVISON YOUNG

Further Information

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