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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: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-60f81a1c-ec70-43e7-bbfb-40e87f9f01f2

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council is currently conducting a procurement process titled "P2018/1686/EG Local Taxation Insolvency and Charging Order Services" within the legal services industry sector. This tender aims to secure legal services for recovering debts related to Council Tax and National Non-Domestic Rates, facilitating the Council's income maximisation efforts. The tender is in the open procurement stage, with documents accessible via the NEPO portal. The tender period ends on 8th March 2019, while the contract is expected to commence on 15th April 2019 and conclude by 14th March 2022. The estimated contract value is £150,000.

This opportunity can significantly benefit legal services firms, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in insolvency and debt recovery. By engaging in this tender, businesses can enhance their portfolio by collaborating with a local authority and contribute to the effectiveness of public service delivery. This contract represents a promising avenue for growth, as it involves ongoing legal processes that may require sustained engagement and resource allocation over the contract duration.

## Notice

Darlington Borough Council requires a Contractor to provide legal services for recovering Council Tax and National Non-Domestic Rates debts through the use of insolvency, bankruptcy and liquidation processes. This will enable the Council to maximise its income. Opportunity is being conducted through NEPO portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5da93001-0405-46e9-89e3-fd687eaddef9 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Apr 2019 - 14 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## 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

- 7 Feb 2019 at 09:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5da93001-0405-46e9-89e3-fd687eaddef9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5da93001-0405-46e9-89e3-fd687eaddef9
  7th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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