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Appointment of a Consultant for Non-Domestic Rates

STIRLING COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Stirling Council is seeking proposals for the "Appointment of a Consultant for Non-Domestic Rates," aimed at providing consultancy services related to a spectrum of non-domestic rating issues. This procurement, classified under the services category, is currently in the Award stage after the tender period concluded on 25th August 2017. The contract, awarded to Gerald Eve, has an approximate value of £50,000 and is based in Stirling, UK. The buying organisation has actively targeted this procurement through an open method, inviting a broad range of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for specialist consultancy firms, particularly those with expertise in non-domestic rates and local authority services. Businesses that hold relevant qualifications such as RICS, IRRV, or RSA designations would be particularly well-suited to compete, as the Council values professional experience and quality service provision. Moreover, companies that can demonstrate previous work in this area will be favourably positioned to engage with Stirling Council's proactive strategy to manage non-domestic rating liabilities effectively.

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Notice Title

Appointment of a Consultant for Non-Domestic Rates

Notice Description

Stirling Council is looking to award a contract for the provision of consultancy relating to a range of non-domestic rating issues.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Stirling Council is seeking to appoint a specialist rating consultant to provide first class professional advice, guidance, and assistance on a range of non-domestic rating issues. This will assist with the Council's comprehensive and proactive strategy to mitigate changes in liability arising from the forthcoming 2017 Rating Revaluation, as well as material changes of circumstances, new buildings and alterations. The Council wishes to appeal the revised Rateable Value assessments for all operational and non-operational properties, including vacant properties, with a view to achieving the maximum possible reduction in the Council's financial liability. In addition, the Council may be required to submit further appeals due to material change of circumstance or the completion/acquisition of new buildings during the period of the Contract. The successful consultant will also be expected to provide ad hoc rating advice and guidance as required during the period of the appointment.

Renewal: Permissible extensions: 2 X 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000507470
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP295194
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services


CPV Codes

70332000 - Non-residential property services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
It is estimated that the contract will run for a 5 year period, with possible extensions of 2x2 further years.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STIRLING COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
murphyk@stirling.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1786233384

Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK8 2ET
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling West
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GERALD EVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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