Award

US_21109 - Tax Advice, Consultancy and Related Services

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Oct 2023 at 14:44

Tender

07 Mar 2023 at 11:08

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sussex is seeking tax advice, consultancy, and related services. This tender involves a comprehensive tax advice service to ensure tax compliance and effective tax planning for the University's activities and initiatives. The tender is for tax consultancy services with a value of £2,200,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender closing on March 29, 2023. The contract period is from July 31, 2023, to July 30, 2027. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP has been awarded the contract starting from August 1, 2023, until July 31, 2029.

This tender by the University of Sussex presents an opportunity for businesses providing tax advice and consultancy services to compete for a significant contract. Companies with expertise in tax consultancy, including VAT, Corporation Tax, HR payroll taxes, and other related areas, would be well-suited to bid for this opportunity. The tender is particularly relevant for businesses operating in the service industry and that have experience in advising on tax matters for large-scale projects and organisations.

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Notice Title

US_21109 - Tax Advice, Consultancy and Related Services

Notice Description

A comprehensive tax advice service is required to ensure the University is tax compliant and able to plan effectively to mitigate tax liabilities arising from existing and new activities including new strategic initiatives in new and existing markets in the UK and internationally. The University's tax advisor with the capability and global presence to support large change projects involving construction, IT and infrastructure, organisational change, human resources. The whole range of taxes including but not limited to VAT, Corporation Tax, HR payroll taxes, import tax, gift relief, Stamp duty Land Tax and climate Change Levy. https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login Additional information: Tender notice University of Sussex e-tendering Portal

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/376216f1-c3a6-4f99-97cf-0681275b12c6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£2,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,232,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2029 Over 5 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 SUSSEX(THE)
Contact Name
Kelly Feldman
Contact Email
k.feldman@sussex.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01273 678143

Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 9RH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

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