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title: "Consultancy Services for Business Ratings Appeals"
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# Consultancy Services for Business Ratings Appeals

Buyer: HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-283944d0-b9c7-41dc-9138-962610f49aa7

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## Summary

Halton Borough Council has recently completed a procurement process for "Consultancy Services for Business Ratings Appeals," aimed at managing business rates appeals for their properties. This contract falls under the services category, specifically classified as business services that include law, marketing, and consulting, within the North West region of England. The open procedure tender period concluded on 16 November 2016, while the contract was officially awarded on 6 February 2017, with a contract duration starting from 2 January 2017 until 31 December 2021, including a potential 12-month extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consulting firms specialising in business rates and financial management. Businesses that excel in surveying, analytical assessment, and appeal processes would be particularly well-suited to compete. The payment structure based on a percentage of savings made for the Council emphasises the potential for profit alongside successful appeal management, attracting small and medium-sized enterprises looking to expand their service offerings in public sector consultancy.

## Notice

A Consultant is required to manage Business Ratings Appeals for the buildings that Halton Borough Council owns and manages. This broadly involves undertaking surveys/investigations on buildings, identifying criteria that could be used to reduce the Council's business rates, calculating what the reduction should be and managing the appeal process. A list of the Council's buildings will be provided to the successful Consultant upon Contract award. Additional information: Please note: In addition to the Contract length stated in this notice there is a 12 month extension option to be given at the discretion of the Employer. A value has not been entered for this Contract because payment will be made as a percentage of any savings made for the Council which cannot be determined at this time.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16c53531-38ad-43e2-a865-67bbf6369da7 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 7 Feb 2017 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WIDNES |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA8 7QF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Halton |
| Electoral ward | Central & West Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Widnes and Halewood |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GERALD EVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 22 Feb 2017 at 15:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16c53531-38ad-43e2-a865-67bbf6369da7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16c53531-38ad-43e2-a865-67bbf6369da7
  22nd February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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