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Tax advisory and compliance services - AWARD

UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA

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18 Jul 2024 at 12:28

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Cumbria has awarded a contract for Tax advisory and compliance services. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure and the contract period will run from August 1, 2024, to July 31, 2027. The tender was located in Carlisle, Cumbria, United Kingdom, and fell under the services category. The key dates included the tender closing on May 29, 2024.

This tender from the University of Cumbria presents an opportunity for professional firms offering tax consultancy and tax-return preparation services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the tax advisory sector would find this tender suitable for competing. Businesses interested in providing advice across various taxes, direct and indirect, have the chance to grow their services through this awarded contract.

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Notice Title

Tax advisory and compliance services - AWARD

Notice Description

The University of Cumbria wishes to appoint one suitable professional firm to carry out the following: o Provision of advice across all taxes to the University and its subsidiary company or companies which are established. o Completion of corporation tax returns for the University and its subsidiary company, including iXBRL related services, commencing with the returns related to the 2023/24 financial year. The appointed firm will have the ability to cover the whole range of UK and overseas taxation, both direct and indirect.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9e59e5f-ccc2-4e32-9dd4-35dd47c5fcdc
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79221000 - Tax consultancy services

79222000 - Tax-return preparation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,710 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CUMBRIA
Postcode
CA1 2HH
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANT THORNTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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