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# Business Rates Forecasting - AWARD

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-28851247-1fbb-4774-8b42-39dae84c0299

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## Summary

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to enhance its Business Rates Forecasting capabilities through an award made for a contract titled "Business Rates Forecasting - AWARD." This initiative, classified under financial consultancy services, aims to help local authorities manage the complexities of the business rates retention scheme effectively. The contract, awarded to Inform CPI Ltd, is valued at £40,000 and has a duration of four years, commencing on 14 April 2020, and concluding on 13 April 2024. The procurement method used for this contract was an open procedure, with the tender period having ended on 18 February 2020.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the financial consultancy sector, particularly those specialising in revenues forecasting and financial auditing services. Companies capable of providing detailed analysis and support for business rates management, including those experienced in small business rates relief audits, would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in the future. Engaging in such tenders allows firms to establish long-term partnerships with local authorities, offering a pathway to growth within the public sector market.

## Notice

Business Rates Forecasting 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 The contract duration is for 4 years from 14 April 2020 - 13 April 2024. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the ITT and other related documents. In Order To View the documents and Submit a Tender, you will be required to' Opt-In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Tuesday 18 February 2020 at 12:00 noon.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81b0c56e-f407-4945-8172-b8046f35d498 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 13 Apr 2020 - 13 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £153,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INFORM CPI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services
- 79212500 - Accounting review services
- 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2020 at 16:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81b0c56e-f407-4945-8172-b8046f35d498

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81b0c56e-f407-4945-8172-b8046f35d498
  18th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc

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