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Appointment of a Global Tax Advisor for Durham County Council Pension Fund

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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19 Feb 2021 at 09:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Durham County Council seeking a Global Tax Advisor for the Durham County Council Pension Fund, specifically for providing US tax advice. This public contract, worth £35,000, falls under the business services category, particularly law, marketing, consulting, and related services. The contract period commenced on 15 February 2021 and will conclude on 7 February 2022. This process is at the award stage, with the contract being awarded to KPMG LLP on 5 February 2021, following the tender period that ended on 4 February 2021. The services are to be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for firms specialising in financial consulting, particularly those with expertise in US tax regulations and compliance. Businesses that offer legal and business advisory services, especially large and established firms, are well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. The experience of navigating complex tax frameworks will be advantageous for bidders looking to expand their client base within public sector organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Appointment of a Global Tax Advisor for Durham County Council Pension Fund

Notice Description

Provision of US tax advice

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-827f4370-fa0f-4bd0-983f-e656d326e53d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c81358b-fe0c-426b-8dac-30bd10c92bce
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
Not applicable
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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
8 Feb 2021 - 7 Feb 2022 6-12 months
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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Geraldine Stoddart
Contact Email
geraldine.stoddart@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UL
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KPMG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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