Award

Non Domestic (Business) Rates Revaluation 2017 (including Material Change of Circumstance appeals)

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Aug 2017 at 00:00

Tender

14 Jun 2017 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeenshire Council is currently conducting a public procurement process for the contract titled "Non Domestic (Business) Rates Revaluation 2017 (including Material Change of Circumstance appeals)." Set within the services industry category, this tender is taking place in Aberdeen (AB16 5GB) and is at the active tender stage. The submission deadline for proposals is 14 July 2017, and the procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing any eligible supplier to submit bids.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for companies specialising in business rates consultancy and negotiation services. Firms that possess expertise in property valuation, appeals processes, or general rating advice are particularly well-suited to participate. With the need for accurate advice and representation during the revaluation process, especially as it pertains to hiring professionals affiliated with recognised bodies such as the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), this contract could be an excellent opportunity for qualified suppliers to enhance their service offering and expand their client base.

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Notice Title

Non Domestic (Business) Rates Revaluation 2017 (including Material Change of Circumstance appeals)

Notice Description

Provision of advice, submission and negotiation in connection with Non Domestic (Business) Rates - Revaluation 2017, Material Change of Circumstance appeals and general rating advice.

Lot Information

Non-Domestic (Business) Rates Revaluatioin 2017 - Aberdeen City Council

Provision of rating advice, submission and negotiation of rating appeals in connection with the Non Domestic (Business) Rates for Aberdeen City Council.

Renewal: Optional 12 month extension

Non-Domestic (Business) Rates Revaluatioin 2017 - Aberdeenshire Council

Provision of rating advice, submission and negotiation of rating appeals in connection with the Non Domestic (Business) Rates for Aberdeenshire Council.

Renewal: Optional 12 month extension. Alison/Neil - need to work out the timelines. Revaluation deadline is 30 September 2017. A statutory time limit exists for the disposal of appeals. For the 2017 list, Valuation Appeal Committees are required to have resolved all appeals arising by 31 December 2020, which equates to 3.25 years.

Non-Domestic (Business) Rates Revaluatioin 2017 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Councils

Provision of rating advice, submission and negotiation of rating appeals in connection with the Non Domestic (Business) Rates for Aberdeen City Council and Aberdeenshire Council

Renewal: 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000473474
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG293749
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services


CPV Codes

70332000 - Non-residential property services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Aug 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

Contact Name
Diane Rotherham
Contact Email
cpscityshire@aberdeencity.gov.uk, diane.rotherham@aberdeenshire.gov.uk, melanie.mackenzie@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1224665652

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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