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title: "GB-Cromer: PROC124 Legal Services for Council Tax, Business Rates and Debt Recovery"
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# GB-Cromer: PROC124 Legal Services for Council Tax, Business Rates and Debt Recovery

Buyer: NORTH NORFOLK DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-19e38f60-ec62-4d1e-89aa-b8319fe6f77e

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## Summary

The North Norfolk District Council has issued a tender titled "GB-Cromer: PROC124 Legal Services for Council Tax, Business Rates and Debt Recovery" in the services category. The procurement stage is currently active with a tender value of £100,000. The tender deadline is on June 21, 2024, and the contract period is from July 1, 2024, to May 31, 2027. This opportunity is open to SMEs and requires expertise in local authority matters, insolvency, 'F' exemption matters, rate avoidance, and exemption/discount abuses. The location for service delivery is in the East of England.

This tender from the North Norfolk District Council presents a growth opportunity for SMEs specialising in legal services focusing on Council Tax, Business Rates, and Debt Recovery. Businesses with expertise in insolvency and local authority matters are well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procedure method allows for fair competition, with a contract period spanning over three years, providing stability for winning bidders. The Council's preference for end-to-end service delivery emphasises the importance of comprehensive and specialised legal support in addressing debt collection challenges faced by local authorities.

## Notice

To provide legal advice to the Council with regards to Council Tax, Business Rates and Debt Recovery. Service provided must be:- 'end to end' Preferred provider will have specialism in Local Authority matters Respectful and aware of Local Authority policies, procedures and sensitivities to debt collection Must be specialists in insolvency Must be specialists in 'F' exemption matters Must have significant expertise, experience and robust methods of tackling rate avoidance and exemption/discount abuses Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7355c994-0238-4107-85fa-a15635caa76b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 | NORTH NORFOLK DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | CROMER |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR27 9EN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH52 North and West Norfolk |
| Local authority | North Norfolk |
| Electoral ward | Cromer Town |
| Westminster constituency | North Norfolk |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 28 May 2024 at 13:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7355c994-0238-4107-85fa-a15635caa76b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7355c994-0238-4107-85fa-a15635caa76b
  28th May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Cromer:-PROC124-Legal-Services-for-Council-Tax,-Business-Rates-and-Debt-Recovery/7VK487KW27
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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