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CO0443 Corporate Multi-Tax Advisory Service 2

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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23 Jul 2024 at 11:48

Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council has completed the procurement process for the "CO0443 Corporate Multi-Tax Advisory Service 2" contract, classified under the "Tax consultancy services" industry category (CPV: 79221000). The Council sought a supplier to offer comprehensive multi-tax advisory services via remote digital access options with a provision for on-site presence when necessary. This contract, valued at £142,825, was awarded to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP and spans from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2027. The procurement method was indicated as "Other", and the final award was published on 23rd July 2024. The service aims to complement the ECC Financial Accounting Team, ensuring efficient tax advisory services across various channels.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in tax consultancy, particularly those capable of delivering services remotely with occasional on-site engagements. Such contracts are ideal for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can provide high-quality, flexible advisory services, leveraging digital platforms to meet client needs. Additionally, larger established consultancy firms like PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP excel in such competitive markets due to their robust infrastructures and extensive expertise. Businesses aiming to branch into public sector contracts or expand their advisory portfolios would find such opportunities lucrative and capable of fostering sustained growth.

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Notice Title

CO0443 Corporate Multi-Tax Advisory Service 2

Notice Description

The Council is seeking a supplier to provide a multi-tax advisory service covering all relevant indirect and direct taxes. The service should be provided through a mix of channels as deemed appropriate but should be based on remote digital access options (e.g. Microsoft Teams, e-mail, etc) with an option for on-site physical presence for distinct pieces of work. The service is expected to work closely with and complement the ECC Financial Accounting Team.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-77eaf03c-c2e5-4577-9f55-89140332facc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebba832b-c26a-4a9b-9375-73fb93c1d1f0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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
£142,825 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£142,825 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 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
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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