Published date: 27 October 2023

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 27 November 2023, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Financial analysis and accounting software package - 48440000

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    • Financial auditing services - 79212100

    • Accounting review services - 79212500

    • Financial management consultancy services - 79412000

Location of contract

B69 3DB

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

IT-230-7479-SMBC 23071

Published date

27 October 2023

Closing date

27 November 2023

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

14 April 2024

Contract end date

13 April 2028

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Business Rates localisation presents a variety of challenges for local authorities in relation to the calculation and forecasting of the various elements of the business rates retention scheme. As an authority participating in the rates retention pilot scheme in Sandwell we currently retain 100% of the income generated through Business Rates.

It is crucial that we are able to manage our rating list effectively, forecast changes which may affect net collectable debit and maximise growth through the early identification of commercial properties in the area.

Rates avoidance is a serious concern especially in the current climate and it is important that efforts are made to validate reductions applied as much as possible. In Sandwell large numbers of hereditaments receive Small Business Rates Relief but this will no longer apply if a company/organisation has more than one business in the same name.
Sandwell MBC therefore require a company who can provide:

o Revenues Forecasting
o RV Finder
o Small Business Rates Relief Audit
o Council Tax property finder

The contract duration is for 4 years from 14 April 2024 - 13 April 2028.

The deadline for tender submissions is 27 November 2023 at 12:00 noon.

More information

Links

Additional text

All tender documentation is available online at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc and this is where all tender submissions need to be made. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to upload your tender response.

Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

About the buyer

Contact name

Jessica Prince

Address

Freeth Street
Oldbury
West Midlands
B69 3DB
United Kingdom

Telephone

0121 569

Email

jessica_prince@sandwell.gov.uk