Published date: 20 January 2020

Last edited date: 20 January 2020

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: 18 February 2020

Contract summary

Industry

  • Financial consultancy services - 66171000

  • Financial auditing services - 79212100

  • Accounting review services - 79212500

    • Financial management consultancy services - 79412000

Location of contract

B69 3DB

Value of contract

£122,400 to £153,000

Procurement reference

SCC 527

Published date

20 January 2020

Closing date

18 February 2020

Contract start date

14 April 2020

Contract end date

13 April 2024

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

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

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

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Business Rates Forecasting

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

The contract duration is for 4 years from 14 April 2020 - 13 April 2024.

The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.

From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the ITT and other related documents.

In Order To View the documents and Submit a Tender, you will be required to` Opt-In`.

For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the `Guidance for Suppliers` section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.

If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810.

Closing date: Tuesday 18 February 2020 at 12:00 noon.

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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