Greater Manchester Combined Authority · Awarded contract
Awarded

Provision of Rates Appeals Services for GMCA Property Portfolios

Awarded 01 Apr 2026

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Awarded01 Apr 2026
Value£50,000.00
SupplierMontagu Evans LLP
AgencyGreater Manchester Combined Authority
RegionNorth West
CategoryConsultancy & Legal
Expires in 2y 5mo3y term, 20% elapsed
Awarded 1 Apr 2026Expires 31 Mar 2029

About

Greater Manchester Combined Authority awarded a contract to Montagu Evans LLP for rates appeals services concerning its complex property portfolios, which include operational fire and police stations and waste management facilities.

The contract operates on a no win / no fee basis, with fees calculated as a fixed percentage of actual savings realised.

The new ratings list is published on 1st April 2026 and is for a 3-year term.

Services will overlap the current contract for the 2023 list and will continue until the appeals window has been closed or claims have been exhausted.

The contract value is £50,000.

Procurement was conducted under PCR 2015 via a Direct Award through the Manchester City Council Framework TC148 (April 2022–March 2026, Lot 5).

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