Published date: 18 February 2026

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 15 February 2026, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Financial management consultancy services - 79412000

Location of contract

North East

Value of contract

£56,000

Procurement reference

NCC1731

Published date

18 February 2026

Closing date

15 February 2026

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

16 February 2026

Contract end date

16 July 2029

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Call-off from a framework agreement

A mini-competition or direct purchase from a pre-established framework agreement.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The council requires a consultant to provide valuation and appraisal of its rateable portfolio to formulate, prepare and implement a check, challenge and appeal programme for the 2023 Rating List and for the 3 year rating period of the 2026 Rating List. It is a legal requirement for the council to ensure information on the business ratings lists are correct. This contract is required to reduce business rate liability across NCC owned property.

Award information

Awarded date

16 February 2026

Contract start date

16 February 2026

Contract end date

16 July 2029

Total value of contract

£56,000

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Avison Young (UK) Ltd

Address

6th Floor
1 City Square
Leeds
LS1 2AL

Reference

Companies House number: 08963626

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

Additional details

Direct award under NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub - Analysis and Recovery Services Framework
Lot 5: Business Rates Review and Revaluation

About the buyer

Contact name

Graeme Hayes

Address

County Hall
MORPETH
NE612EF
England

Email

graeme.hayes@northumberland.gov.uk