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title: "Business Rates Advice Service in Respect of the 2017 Business Rates Evaluation"
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# Business Rates Advice Service in Respect of the 2017 Business Rates Evaluation

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-11bfd59e-10b4-49e1-97fb-51005ae6680c

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## Summary

The University of Gloucestershire is seeking qualified suppliers to provide a Business Rates Advice Service as part of an open tender process. This contract is focused on legal advisory and representation services, specifically relating to the business rates revaluation process that took place in April 2017. The tender, which has a total value of £25,000, was published on 2nd February 2017, and submissions were required by 21st February 2017. The contract duration runs from 6th March 2017 to 31st August 2017, with delivery expected in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in legal advisory services, particularly those experienced in business rates and taxation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they may provide competitive and tailored solutions. Engaging with this contract can enhance a firm's visibility within the public sector, fostering relationships that may lead to further engagements in legal consultancy services.

## Notice

The University of Gloucestershire (the University) requires qualified and competent business rates advice from a reputable supplier to advice the University in respect of the business rates revaluation process in April 2017. We require someone to study our current and proposed rates bills and give us a fee proposal for advising on and if necessary challenging and negotiating an improved rate. Additional information: Quotes should be submitted using the University's e-tendering portal - link above.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5179ef5a-0b62-48d8-9ddd-ada6e665373a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | 26 Apr 2017 - 31 Aug 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,367 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE |
| Locality | CHELTENHAM |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL53 7TH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Cheltenham |
| Electoral ward | College |
| Westminster constituency | Cheltenham |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GVA GRIMLEY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2018 at 07:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5179ef5a-0b62-48d8-9ddd-ada6e665373a
- 2 Feb 2017 at 08:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e3c33b9-1265-4432-a607-e084904de67c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5179ef5a-0b62-48d8-9ddd-ada6e665373a
  11th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e3c33b9-1265-4432-a607-e084904de67c
  2nd February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/glos/aspx/ProjectManage/14
  Tender documents

## Provenance

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