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title: "Rating Consultancy Services on Behalf of Midlothian Council"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000483736"
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published: "2017-05-18"
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# Rating Consultancy Services on Behalf of Midlothian Council

Buyer: MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000483736

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## Summary

Midlothian Council has concluded the procurement process for the "Rating Consultancy Services on Behalf of Midlothian Council", which was initiated through an open tender procedure. This contract, located in Midlothian, aimed to secure specialist advice on non-domestic rating issues. The contract value is £80,000, and it was signed on the 5th of May 2017. The procurement process has now reached the award stage, having received five bids, with the successful supplier being Gerald Eve, a firm based in Glasgow.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in rating consultancy and professional services related to public sector financial strategies. Companies with expertise in navigating non-domestic rating issues, particularly those that can develop proactive strategies to address changes in liability, are well-suited to compete in this arena. As public authorities increasingly seek expert guidance, businesses with a strong track record in similar consultancy services may find favourable prospects in future tenders issued by local councils.

## Notice

Specialist Rating Consultancy to provide professional advice, guidance, and assistance on all non-domestic rating issues in order to develop a comprehensive and proactive strategy to mitigate changes in liability arising from the forthcoming 2017 Rating Revaluation, as well as material changes of circumstances, new buildings and alterations.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Midlothian Council is seeking to appoint a specialist Rating Consultant to provide first class professional advice, guidance, and assistance on all non-domestic rating issues in order to develop a comprehensive and proactive strategy to mitigate changes in liability arising from the forthcoming 2017 Rating Revaluation, as well as material changes of circumstances, new buildings and alterations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY283379 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 May 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £80,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | DALKEITH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH22 1DN |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian |
| Local authority | Midlothian |
| Electoral ward | Dalkeith |
| Westminster constituency | Midlothian |
| Delivery location | UKM23 East Lothian and Midlothian |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GERALD EVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71315200 - Building consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 May 2017 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY283379

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY283379
  Rating Consultancy Services on Behalf of Midlothian Council - Specialist Rating Consultancy to provide professional advice, guidance, and assistance on all non-domestic rating issues in order to develop a comprehensive and proactive strategy to mitigate changes in liability arising from the forthcoming 2017 Rating Revaluation, as well as material changes of circumstances, new buildings and alterations.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.geraldeve.com
- http://www.midlothian.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000483736

## Provenance

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