--- title: "Business Rates Forecasting and RV Finder" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-004bdaf0-8721-459d-93ec-556de8376745" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-004bdaf0-8721-459d-93ec-556de8376745" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-004bdaf0-8721-459d-93ec-556de8376745.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-004bdaf0-8721-459d-93ec-556de8376745.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2023-10-27" --- # Business Rates Forecasting and RV Finder Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-004bdaf0-8721-459d-93ec-556de8376745 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-004bdaf0-8721-459d-93ec-556de8376745) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-004bdaf0-8721-459d-93ec-556de8376745.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has issued a tender for the provision of Business Rates Forecasting and RV Finder services. This procurement opportunity falls under the financial consultancy services category, with a contract duration of 4 years from April 14, 2024, to April 13, 2028. The deadline for tender submissions is November 27, 2023, at 12:00 noon. The buying organization is based in West Midlands, United Kingdom, and the procurement method is an open procedure above threshold. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in financial consultancy services, financial auditing, accounting software, financial management consultancy, and accounting review. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Companies interested in providing revenues forecasting, RV Finder, Small Business Rates Relief Audit, and Council Tax property finder services should consider submitting their proposals before the deadline to potentially secure a long-term contract with the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council. ## Notice Business Rates localisation presents a variety of challenges for local authorities in relation to the calculation and forecasting of the various elements of the business rates retention scheme. As an authority participating in the rates retention pilot scheme in Sandwell we currently retain 100% of the income generated through Business Rates. It is crucial that we are able to manage our rating list effectively, forecast changes which may affect net collectable debit and maximise growth through the early identification of commercial properties in the area. Rates avoidance is a serious concern especially in the current climate and it is important that efforts are made to validate reductions applied as much as possible. In Sandwell large numbers of hereditaments receive Small Business Rates Relief but this will no longer apply if a company/organisation has more than one business in the same name. Sandwell MBC therefore require a company who can provide: o Revenues Forecasting o RV Finder o Small Business Rates Relief Audit o Council Tax property finder The contract duration is for 4 years from 14 April 2024 - 13 April 2028. The deadline for tender submissions is 27 November 2023 at 12:00 noon. Additional information: All tender documentation is available online at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc and this is where all tender submissions need to be made. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to upload your tender response. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2be5620-efde-4db7-bf9d-f09fdde6979e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Oct 2023 | | Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Apr 2024 - 13 Apr 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 3DB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 66 - Financial and insurance services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 48440000 - Financial analysis and accounting software package - 48441000 - Financial analysis software package - 66171000 - Financial consultancy services - 79212100 - Financial auditing services - 79212500 - Accounting review services - 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services ## Release History - 27 Oct 2023 at 13:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2be5620-efde-4db7-bf9d-f09fdde6979e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2be5620-efde-4db7-bf9d-f09fdde6979e 27th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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