Purpose

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.

Decision

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.