Tender

Provision of VAT Advisory Services

ACTION FOR CHILDREN

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Tender

04 Feb 2026 at 17:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of VAT Advisory Services is being managed by Action For Children, a renowned organisation based in Watford, England. This tender falls under the industry category of Tax Consultancy Services (CPV code 79221000) and is part of the services procurement category. The process is currently at the Tender stage, with an open procurement method allowing interested parties to submit their bids. The tender period closes on 11th March 2026, at 12:00 PM GMT, and the contract period is scheduled from 12th March 2026 to 13th March 2026. The services are to be delivered across various locations, including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, British Overseas Territories, Isle of Man, Europe, and other international regions.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in tax consultancy services to engage with Action For Children and potentially expand their client base. Companies with expertise in VAT advisory services and the capacity to operate internationally would find this contract particularly beneficial. Although the opportunity does not specifically target SMEs or VCSEs, it remains open to any qualified firms that can meet the requirements set forth by the contracting authority. The open procedure allows for a competitive process, making it an ideal opportunity for well-established consultancies to leverage their experience and secure a short-term yet impactful contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of VAT Advisory Services

Notice Description

Provision of VAT Advisory Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09907ea7-24d4-4b43-a958-8ac9769c1e24
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Mar 2026 - 13 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ACTION FOR CHILDREN
Contact Name
Julie Stenlake
Contact Email
julie.stenlake@actionforchildren.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01923361605

Buyer Location

Locality
WATFORD
Postcode
WD18 8AG
Post Town
Watford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Watford
Electoral Ward
Holywell
Westminster Constituency
Watford

Further Information

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