Award

FURTHER COMPETITION FOR PROVISION OF TAX ADVICE AND CASE MANAGEMENT WORK UNDER FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT "ESPO 664 CONSULTANCY SERVICES, LOT 2F TAX"

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

07 Apr 2020 at 09:16

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council is seeking tenders for the provision of tax advice and case management services under the ESPO 664 Framework for Consultancy Services, specifically Lot 2F for Tax. This procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract awarded on 7th August 2019 for a value of £60,000. The contract period began on 1st September 2019 and is set to conclude on 31st August 2023. The services are classified under the CPV code 79000000, which encompasses various business services, and the work will be delivered in the North East region of England.

This contract presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in tax consultancy and case management services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer tailored solutions. Given the contract's duration and scope, firms with expertise in navigating complex tax regulations and providing strategic advice would be particularly well-placed to compete. Businesses in the legal and consulting sectors can leverage this tender to expand their client base and enhance their service offerings within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FURTHER COMPETITION FOR PROVISION OF TAX ADVICE AND CASE MANAGEMENT WORK UNDER FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT "ESPO 664 CONSULTANCY SERVICES, LOT 2F TAX"

Notice Description

Further competition for the provision of tax advice and case management work in relation to the ESPO 664 Framework for Consultancy Services, Lot 2f - Tax

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-83a80b94-cff3-4c11-bbc4-4e55378a0641
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b787f1f-6b94-4ef6-8206-75c5c3ca8644
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2023 4-5 years
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
Guy Aynsley
Contact Email
guy.aynsley@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

ERNST & YOUNG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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