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04 Aug 2026 at 12:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by The Guinness Partnership Limited based in London, involves the analysis and evaluation of Council Tax liabilities and was awarded on 4th August 2026. The tender, titled "Council Tax - refund of overpayments," falls under the services category, specifically tax consultancy services. The procurement was completed using a below threshold method and the contract is scheduled to run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028. It includes work across all open, closed, and dormant Council Tax accounts. The project is linked to addressing billing authority errors and applying applicable reliefs, with a total contract value of £120,000 executed by the successful supplier, General Evaluation Property Limited, a small to medium enterprise based in Marlow.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in tax consultancy services, particularly those adept in financial analysis and project management within the public sector. Companies familiar with Council Tax regulations and possessing skills in identifying overpayments and audit corrections stand to benefit. Such contracts can pave the way for further engagements in collaboration with public undertakings like The Guinness Partnership, enhancing their portfolio and expanding their client base in the UK. Small and medium-sized enterprises that are agile and innovative could leverage this tender to broaden their scope within public service-related financial consultancy.

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Notice Title

Council Tax - refund of overpayments

Notice Description

Analysis and evaluation of Council Tax liabilities relating to The Guinness Partnership and it's subsidiaries including but not limited to the verification of rate liabilities, identification of billing authority errors, and the identification and application of any applicable reliefs across all open, closed and dormant Council Tax accounts.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06db38
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073690-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79221000 - Tax consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE GUINNESS PARTNERSHIP LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 3AX
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Regent's Park
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GENERAL EVALUATION PROPERTY

Further Information

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