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title: "Debt Recovery Legal Advice"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-aabd46d0-657b-449c-80ac-199dc2e2d307"
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buyer: "TORBAY COUNCIL"
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# Debt Recovery Legal Advice

Buyer: TORBAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aabd46d0-657b-449c-80ac-199dc2e2d307

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Torbay Council involves a tender titled "Debt Recovery Legal Advice," which focuses on providing legal representation and advice related to complex Business Rates litigation. This service falls under the justice services and legal services industry categories. The contract is set to cover a period from 1st January 2021 to 31st December 2023, with an estimated contract value of £300,000. The procurement method employed is a selective process through a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tender period concluded on 1st October 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for legal firms specialising in business rates litigation and those equipped to navigate complex tax-related legal issues. SMEs that can demonstrate expertise in challenging case-law and successfully representing clients against business rates avoidance will find this procurement particularly relevant. Businesses interested in this opportunity should ensure they can deliver high-quality legal services within the specified contract values and timeframes.

## Notice

The supplier shall provide such representation, advice, support and drafting as required in relation to Business Rates litigation required in complex cases. This may include, but not be limited to: Challenging case-law utilised by business in the avoidance of the business rates tax. Representation in cases of business rates avoidance; and Recovery of costs from the defendants.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/625da04d-7465-4d52-8515-3716c6fae1a1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| 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 | TORBAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TORQUAY |
| Post town | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ1 3DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK42 Torbay |
| Local authority | Torbay |
| Electoral ward | Tormohun |
| Westminster constituency | Torbay |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GREENHALGH KERR SOLICITORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 75230000 - Justice services
- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2021 at 16:27 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/625da04d-7465-4d52-8515-3716c6fae1a1
- 16 Feb 2021 at 15:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/625da04d-7465-4d52-8515-3716c6fae1a1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/625da04d-7465-4d52-8515-3716c6fae1a1
  16th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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