---
title: "Rates Retention, Council Tax and Tax base service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050c5b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF HARROW"
published: "2025-05-02"
---

# Rates Retention, Council Tax and Tax base service

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF HARROW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050c5b

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## Summary

The contracting process for the "Rates Retention, Council Tax and Tax base service" was conducted by the London Borough of Harrow, a sub-central public authority in the UK. This tender, which involved consulting and valuation services, has completed its procurement stages, culminating in a contract award. The contract, valued at £70,000 net, was awarded on 1st April 2025 to Simon Horsington and Associates Ltd, a large supplier based in Oxford. Services will cover several UK regions, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The contract runs from April 2025 until March 2028, reflecting a thorough and strategic government service procurement process under the legal framework established by the UK Public Contracts Act 2023.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the consultancy and financial services sector, particularly those with expertise in public sector valuations and tax-related advisory. Given the comprehensive geographical delivery requirement, companies with a robust regional presence or the capacity for national coverage are well-positioned to benefit. The competitive bidding and robust procurement framework highlight the potential for reliable long-term engagements with sub-central authorities, providing a stable environment for business growth and extension of existing service offerings.

## Notice

Rates Retention, Council Tax and Tax base service 2025-28. Consulting services, Valuation services and specific valuation requests

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018806-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £70,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF HARROW |
| Locality | HARROW |
| Post town | Harrow |
| Postcode | HA3 8FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon |
| Local authority | Harrow |
| Electoral ward | Kenton West |
| Westminster constituency | Harrow East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SIMON HORSINGTON AND ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 May 2025 at 13:25 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018806-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018806-2025
  2nd May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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