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CORP017 VAT Compliance and Advisory Services

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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28 Jan 2025 at 15:25

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Summary of the contracting process

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has completed a public procurement process for the provision of VAT Compliance and Advisory Services, with the contract awarded to Ernst & Young LLP. This call-off from a framework agreement falls under the industry category of Tax consultancy services and covers the South West region of the United Kingdom, specifically Taunton (postal code TA1 5DA). The procurement stage was concluded with an award publication on 28th January 2025, following the tender period ending on 20th January 2025. The contract period is set from 1st February 2025 to 31st January 2027, with a total contract value of £116,000.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in tax consultancy services to engage with the public sector and expand their client base. The contract's framework agreement method makes it particularly accessible to SMEs, although it was awarded to a large firm. Businesses with expertise in compliance and advisory services in the VAT field could find similar opportunities valuable for growth and establishing credibility by serving reputable organisations such as the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. SMEs specialising in tax services should monitor framework agreements for related opportunities to diversify and innovate within the public sector landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CORP017 VAT Compliance and Advisory Services

Notice Description

Provision of VAT Compliance and Advisory Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0672ec18-4db8-462b-a255-07416a2f6cf9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34f36704-7c02-4d82-b380-9da18f6a80ca
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79221000 - Tax consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£116,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£116,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ERNST & YOUNG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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