Decision details

The Government require each local authority to provide an estimate of their Non-Domestic Rates income for each financial year. This forecast includes a section to record potential losses from rateable value appeals.

The SRP partners (Ipswich Borough Council, Babergh District Council and Mid Suffolk District Council) have used a company to undertake a forensic analysis of the rating list to provide a forecast on the potential losses from appeal, on a quarterly basis.

A contract was awarded to Wilks, Head and Eve, via ESPO framework 2700-22 Estates Management, Professional Services, to produce a NNDR appeals forecast to support the completion of the NNDR 1 and NNDR 3 for Babergh, Ipswich and Mid Suffolk Councils. This contract is due to expire on the 31/10/2024.

The contract included the option to extend for a further 12 months. The decision has been taken to extend the contract for a further 12 months.

To extend the contract with Wilks, Head and Eve, for a further 12 months.

Reason:

To provide the necessary forensic analysis required. Wilks, Head and Eve offer the cheapest solution on the framework. They are also providing a provision for East & West Suffolk, this ensures consistency for the NNDR rating pool.