--- title: "GB-Trent: External Property Business Rates Advisors" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-52cfa1f2-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-52cfa1f2-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-52cfa1f2-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-52cfa1f2-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL" published: "2016-11-18" --- # GB-Trent: External Property Business Rates Advisors Buyer: STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-52cfa1f2-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-52cfa1f2-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-52cfa1f2-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary Stoke-on-Trent City Council is inviting tenders for the title "External Property Business Rates Advisors". This opportunity falls under the non-residential property services industry category and is based in Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 7th May 2015. The tender process is open, utilising an open procedure method, with an estimated contract value of £50,000 and a minimum value of £25,000. The contract is planned to commence on 8th June 2015 and will run for three years, concluding on 7th June 2018. This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specializing in rating valuation and appeal services. Companies with expertise in providing consultancy for business rates, particularly those familiar with non-domestic land and property, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. As the procurement encourages submissions from SMEs, it allows for a level playing field for smaller firms to enhance their market presence and grow their business by collaborating with a local authority. ## Notice Stoke-on-Trent City Council is seeking quotations for the provision of a rating valuation and appeal service for council owned non-domestic land and property. 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, and the contract will be awarded on the basis of the most economically advantageous tender. This tender is being conducted (free of charge) on the Bravo e-tendering system, you will need to register with Bravo to access the documents. See details below: Tender Title:- External Business Rates Advisors PL2015/379* Bravo Project code: project_18790 Bravo ITT code: itt_ 29974 To receive the documents please follow the instructions below:- This is not an expression of interest but an open tender, please note the closing date for return of completed tenders. The web address for Bravo Solution is www.iewm.bravosolution.co.uk/sotandstaffordshireauthoritiesInternet Explorer.lnk You will have to register and follow the instructions below Suppliers Instructions How to Tender 1. Register your company on the IEWM eTendering portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: www.iewm.bravosolution.co.uk/sotandstaffordshireauthorities - Click the "Click here to register" link - Accept the terms and conditions and click "continue" - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click "Save" when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure) 2. Responding to the tender - Login to the portal with your username/password - Click the "Open Access ITTs" link. (These are ITTs open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant ITT to access the content. - Click the "Express Interest" button in the "Actions" box on the left-hand side of the page. - This will move the ITT into your "My ITTs" page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) - Click on the ITT code, you can now access any attachments by clicking the "Settings and Buyer Attachments" in the "Actions" box -Click my response to see all other questions. - You can now choose to "Reply" or "Reject" (please give a reason if rejecting) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT - There may be a mixture of online & offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) If you require any further assistance use the online help, or the BravoSolution help desk is available Mon - Fri (8am - 6pm) on: - eMail: help@bravosolution.co.uk Phone: 0800 368 4850/ Fax: 020 7080 0480 To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=141314641 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97d676dc-8697-4c1b-9705-e9e1e0bfd311 | | 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 | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 7 May 2015 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Jun 2015 - 7 Jun 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 | STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | STOKE-ON-TRENT | | Post town | Stoke-on-Trent | | Postcode | ST4 1HH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent | | Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent | | Electoral ward | Hartshill Park & Stoke | | Westminster constituency | Stoke-on-Trent Central | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 70 - Real estate services ### Codes - 70332000 - Non-residential property services ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97d676dc-8697-4c1b-9705-e9e1e0bfd311 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97d676dc-8697-4c1b-9705-e9e1e0bfd311 22nd April 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=141314641 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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