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# The provision of Business Rating Services

Buyer: SUSSEX COMMUNITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4f8932cb-40d2-49a0-a16a-8ed1a5d4ce7f

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## Summary

The Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of Business Rating Services. This contract falls within the corporate governance rating services industry category, specifically under the CPV code 79212110. Located in Brighton, United Kingdom, the procurement reached the award stage on 10th September 2025, with the service contract starting on 1st September 2025 and lasting until 31st August 2029, including a potential one-year extension. The procurement was conducted through the CCS Estate Management Services Framework Lot 6, utilising a direct award method. The contract has been valued at £20,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in property valuation and consultancy, especially those with expertise in minimising rate liabilities and negotiating with valuation officers. While awarded to Newmark Gerald Eve LLP, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for such contracts, highlighting potential growth areas for firms with capabilities in offering comprehensive rating consultancy services. Businesses that can deliver detailed investigations and adeptly handle transitional certificate arrangements would be well-positioned to compete in similar future procurements.

## Notice

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust required the provision of Business Rating Services via the CCS Estate Management Services (RM6168) Framework Lot 6: Business Rating Services. The requirement: * Carrying out investigations of the properties to the extent which is necessary to provide the rating consultancy service; * formally checking facts about properties with the Valuation Officer; * making proposals and appeals when required; * negotiating with the Valuation Officer and reporting on settlements; * calculating estimated rate liabilities; * advice on action required to minimise rate liability; and * acting in relation to certificates for transitional arrangements as they arise or need to be applied for. This contract was awarded to Newmark Gerald Eve LLP via a direct award. 4 year contract + 1 year extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/024cc165-ae84-49fc-9e4e-8066b489aa6a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| 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 | SUSSEX COMMUNITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BRIGHTON , ELM GROVE |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN2 3EW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Hanover & Elm Grove |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212110 - Corporate governance rating services

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2025 at 04:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/024cc165-ae84-49fc-9e4e-8066b489aa6a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/024cc165-ae84-49fc-9e4e-8066b489aa6a
  17th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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