How to win: National Non-Domestic Rates (NNDR) - Service

About this contract

Brent Council (the “Authority”) is seeking to appoint a supplier to deliver an integrated National Non-Domestic Rates (NNDR) service in accordance with statutory requirements. Brent Council would like to invite suppliers to a Market Engagement event to be held on 9 October 2026. This will be an online event and instructions for attending the event will be available once suppliers have logged into London Tenders Portal (https://www.londontenders.org/) The estimated term of the contract is 3 years with the option to extend for 2 years plus 2 years, The estimated contract value excluding VAT for 3 years is £1.5m and £3.45m with the extensions. Anticipated dates: Tender publication - October 2026 Contract Award - May 2027 Contract End - April 2034 .

How to win contracts like this

• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — London Borough of Brent scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £345,000, expect quality and social value to carry a large share of the score — price alone rarely wins services work.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar services contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: deadlines are tight and a strong bid takes iteration.

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