Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Sandwell MBC
Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street
Oldbury
B69 3DB
Contact
Jessica Prince
jessica_prince@sandwell.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKG37 - Sandwell
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Business Rates Forecasting and RV Finder
Reference number
SMBC 23071
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Business Rates localisation presents challenges for local authorities in relation to the calculation and forecasting of 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 we are able to manage our rating list effectively, forecast changes which may affect net collectable debit and maximise growth through early identification of commercial properties in the area. Rates avoidance is a serious concern 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 to provide Revenues Forecasting, RV Finder, Small Business Rates Relief Audit and Council Tax Property Finder.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £232,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services
- 48440000 - Financial analysis and accounting software package
- 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services
- 79212500 - Accounting review services
- 48441000 - Financial analysis software package
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG37 - Sandwell
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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:• Revenues Forecasting• RV Finder• Small Business Rates Relief Audit• Council Tax property finderThe contract duration is for 4 years from 14 April 2024 – 13 April 2028.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The contract will be retendered for in 4 years' time.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
Please refer to the ITT documents.
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria
Please refer to the ITT documents.
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
Please refer to the ITT documents.
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria
Please refer to the ITT documents.
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
Please refer to the ITT documents.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
27 November 2023
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
27 November 2023
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: 4 years
six.3) Additional information
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 On-Line Questionnaire 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.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The High Court of England
Royal Court of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom