---
title: "Procurement of Advice on North Herts Council's Liability for Business Rates"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066828"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-12"
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# Procurement of Advice on North Herts Council's Liability for Business Rates

Buyer: NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066828

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## Summary

The public procurement process led by North Hertfordshire District Council focuses on acquiring expert advice regarding its liability for business rates and council tax linked to various properties. The procurement title, "Procurement of Advice on North Herts Council's Liability for Business Rates," falls under the commercial property management services category. Located in Letchworth Garden City, the council serves as a sub-central government public authority. The procurement follows a limited competition approach below the threshold and reached the award stage with the contract having been signed on 5th March 2026, extending until 4th March 2027. The awarded contract is valued at £30,000 GBP.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in commercial property management services, particularly those experienced in providing high-quality advice on rateable values and liability management. Firms like Jones Lang LaSalle Ltd, the awarded supplier, exemplify the kind of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) suited for such contracts. Engaging in tenders like this can unlock long-term revenue channels by establishing a robust portfolio of advisory services targeted at public sector entities concerned with accurate property taxation assessments.

## Notice

Provision of advice on the Business Rates and Council Tax liability of North Herts Council for various investment and operational properties for which the Council is the rate payer. The purpose is to appoint a firm of advisers to deliver high quality advice on the management of NHC's Rating Liability to ensure that the rateable value of properties for which NHC is the rate payer are correctly assessed and NHC is not overpaying its Rating Liability.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022230-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Mar 2026 - 4 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG6 3JF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | North Hertfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Letchworth South West |
| Westminster constituency | North East Hertfordshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JONES LANG LASALLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 70 - Real estate services

### Codes

- 70332200 - Commercial property management services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2026 at 11:24 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022230-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022230-2026
  12th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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