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title: "Legal Services Council Tax and NNDR"
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# Legal Services Council Tax and NNDR

Buyer: ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-18d4ddfd-a2fb-4973-ae75-fa98b648f532

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## Summary

Ashford Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of legal services related to Council Tax and NNDR through a call-off contract via a framework agreement. The procurement falls under the industry category of legal services, specifically classified under CPV code 79100000. Located in Ashford, England (TN23 1HU), the contract was awarded to Wilkin Chapman LLP on 14 April 2025, with the contract period set to commence on 26 March 2025 and conclude on 25 March 2030. This selective procurement method ensures the engagement of proficient suppliers from an established framework, with a total contract value of £100,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as Wilkin Chapman LLP is a successful SME that was awarded the contract. Businesses specialising in legal services with a proven track record in handling local government matters, such as Council Tax and NNDR collections and disputes, are well-suited to compete in such frameworks. The structure of the selective procurement method fosters specialised service providers to leverage their expertise, ensuring quality legal aid to public sector entities.

## Notice

Call-off contract via framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0da5c19e-3baa-450a-811b-75f6c381bf52 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 Mar 2025 - 25 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ASHFORD |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN23 1HU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WILKIN CHAPMAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2025 at 11:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0da5c19e-3baa-450a-811b-75f6c381bf52

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0da5c19e-3baa-450a-811b-75f6c381bf52
  16th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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