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External specialist services relating to non-domestic rates

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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26 Feb 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by The City of Edinburgh Council, focuses on engaging external specialist services for non-domestic rates, under an open procedure method. This service falls within the general public services category and covers Edinburgh, with the contract awarded to Newmark Gerald Eve LLP, a large-scale supplier. The contract, valued at £150,000, was signed on 1st December 2025 and is presently active. The procurement covers ratings assessments and associated services within the region UKM75, having reached the award and contract stage as of 26th February 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities primarily for companies specialising in estate management services and non-domestic rates assessments. Large firms with expertise in these areas would be well-suited to compete, particularly those with experience in regional or local authority projects under the GPA scheme. The procurement demands the inclusion of a prompt payment clause to ensure that sub-contractors received timely payment, enhancing supply chain efficiency. Therefore, businesses with robust financial management practices and a willingness to comply with these stipulations can take advantage of such opportunities to expand their reach within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External specialist services relating to non-domestic rates

Notice Description

Non-Domestic Rates Specialist Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000825014
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550528
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

70000000 - Real estate services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20253 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEWMARK GERALD EVE

Further Information

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