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title: "P2018/1686/EG Local Taxation Insolvency and Charging Order Services"
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# P2018/1686/EG Local Taxation Insolvency and Charging Order Services

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-520afc49-bfa4-42bd-a0ae-a5472f6ee2c7

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## Summary

The procurement process for the title "P2018/1686/EG Local Taxation Insolvency and Charging Order Services" was initiated by Darlington Borough Council, seeking legal services to recover Council Tax and National Non-Domestic Rates debts through insolvency processes. This tender falls under the legal services category, with an allocated budget of £150,000. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure, and the tender period concluded on 8th March 2019. The contract, which commenced on 1st June 2019, is set to run until 31st May 2024, and it is located in Darlington, North East England.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those with experience in debt recovery, insolvency, and bankruptcy. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage in this procurement, as the contract is suitable for them. With the focus on local taxation services, law firms offering expertise in commercial and domestic tenancy agreements may find this opportunity especially relevant for expanding their service offerings in the public sector.

## Notice

Darlington Borough Council requires a Service Provider to provide legal services for recovering Council Tax and National Non-Domestic Rates debts through the use of insolvency, bankruptcy and liquidation processes. In addition to provide: Legal advice in respect of leases and tenancy agreements (both commercial and domestic) A proactive approach to identify and address National Non-Domestic Rates avoidance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/267fea12-4745-487a-b802-02227513ceac |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2019 - 31 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL1 5QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Park East |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## 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

- 24 May 2019 at 13:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/267fea12-4745-487a-b802-02227513ceac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/267fea12-4745-487a-b802-02227513ceac
  24th May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=92b759a1-f022-e911-80f2-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.darlington.gov.uk

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