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Provision of Tax Consultancy and related services

ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY

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18 May 2020 at 16:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Royal Berkshire Fire Authority seeking services for the "Provision of Tax Consultancy and related services." This contract, categorised under financial consultancy services, is located in the UK with a delivery address at RG31 7SD. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the contract period spans from 1st April 2020 to 31st January 2023. The tender was published on 18th May 2020, following the completion of the award stage on 1st April 2020, and was open until 26th March 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on financial consultancy services, particularly those capable of delivering support on complex taxation issues. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could benefit from participating in such tenders, as there is an emphasis on suitability for SMEs, making it a viable pathway for growth and expansion in this niche. Companies with expertise in tax implications, including areas such as PAYE, CIS, NI, VAT, and pensions, would be particularly well-suited to compete for future contracts in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Tax Consultancy and related services

Notice Description

Provision of a helpdesk function to provide support on specific points relating to Direct or Indirect taxation, including PAYE, CIS, NI, VAT and Pensions, e.g. tax implications. Consultancy services for complex issues outside of the helpdesk function.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/841d3c0e-cf6b-46e0-aea4-897200732020
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

72253000 - Helpdesk and support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,736 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Jan 2023 2-3 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
ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PINCENTS KILN
Postcode
RG31 7SD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Tilehurst Birch Copse
Westminster Constituency
Reading West and Mid Berkshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LAVAT CONSULTANCY LTD T/A PSTAX

Further Information

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