Business Rates Forecasting and RV Finder

Concepts

• finance
• oldbury
• small business rates relief
• business rates
• business rates localisation
• business rates forecasting
• small business rates relief audit and council tax property finder
• rates avoidance
• rv finder
• revenues forecasting

Location

Oldbury

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.

Total Quantity or Scope

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. … 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.

Renewal Options

The contract will be retendered for in 4 years' time.

CPV Codes

• 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

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• This is a recurring contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Other 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.