Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cbd-0a0a-700e-9466-9c7e0626eef6/bpsq-063-provision-of-business-rates-appeals-and-mitigation-services-award awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # BPSQ 063 - Provision of Business Rates, Appeals and Mitigation Services - AWARD [Birmingham City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/birmingham-city-council) Often single bidder Estimated value Not stated Published 4 Jan 2023 Deadline Closed 4 Jul 2022 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Council requires a supplier for the provision of Business Rates, Appeals and Mitigation Services. To enable us to achieve our goals the successful supplier will be required to fulfil the following objectives: o To develop, promote and maintain a strong business rates strategy for properties within the portfolio that are currently vacant. o Fully manage the whole process from preoccupation phase including liaising with the Billing Authority and all the associated background work. o To carry out due diligence on the portfolio and review relevance of the business rating strategy. o To report findings/savings on a monthly basis to the client. o To provide a forecast to incorporate which vacant buildings are to be incorporated in the strategy and the level of savings to be delivered. o To operate within agreed parameters and demonstrate flexibility necessary to respond positively and efficiently to organisational change. o To work within and have a high level of detailed understanding of the relevant legislation for all forms of business rates strategies including mitigation services. o To submit rates appeal on behalf of Property Services for assets within the portfolio as required. o To carry out rate audits where deemed appropriate by client This contract will be for a period of 12 months commencing July 2022, with the option to extend for a further 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and funding. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access [in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/) and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant quotation documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: Your completed quotation submission should be returned by noon on 4th July 2022 via the 'in-tend' system [in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc) Read full description ## CPV classification Business and management consultancy and related services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/74b235bc-f668-4790-a35f-3a02e6d31a5a) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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