Scope
Reference
NUN - 25046
Description
This specification outlines the requirements for a Probate Specialist to support the Council’s Empty Property Team in managing properties that are F Class Council Tax exempt due to probate, as well as other properties that are stuck in probate. The specialist will assist in verifying exemption eligibility, engaging with property owners or next of kin, and facilitating the resolution of probate related issues to bring properties back into use. This would be a concession contract; the data shared between parties will be used for helping bring back empty properties to use. The probate specialist will use the data to offer advice, separate to the council, and engaging with the owner to see what support can be offered. This partnership would seek to bring change to the borough through no cost to the council. For further information please see tender document pack.
Total value (estimated)
- £498,000 excluding VAT
- £597,600 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 16 March 2026 to 15 March 2028
- Possible extension to 15 March 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
1 year + 1 year extension option
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
- 79111000 - Legal advisory services
- 79720000 - Investigation services
Contract locations
- UKG13 - Warwickshire
Submission
Tender submission deadline
4 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Price 35% and quality 65% as per document 1 in the tender pack.
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Concession
Documents
Associated tender documents
http://www.csw-jets.co.uk
Tender portal link above where tender project and associated documents available.
Contracting authority
Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGMR-4581-NPWJ
Town Hall, Coton Road
NUNEATON
CV11 5AA
United Kingdom
Region: UKG13 - Warwickshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government