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CA16919 - RFQ 2025 45 - VAT Advisory Services

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

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17 Apr 2026 at 11:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) engaged PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) LLP for VAT advisory services in a procurement process classified under tax consultancy services. This contract, identified as CA16919, falls under the services category and is a part of an Open procedure via the CCS Framework Management Consultancy Framework Four (MCF4) RM6309 Lot 4. The award stage concluded on 17 April 2026, marking the initiation of the contract period from 16 February 2026 to 15 January 2028. The advisory services include VAT, IR35, reverse charges, Construction Industry Scheme (CIS), EU exit tax issues, and updates from HMRC. This procurement attracts small and medium-sized enterprises, given its suitability criteria favouring SMEs.

This contract presents a favourable opportunity for tax consultancy firms particularly those well-versed in VAT and associated tax advisory services. It aligns with businesses seeking to extend their consultancy footprint within the public sector. Firms specialising in compliance guidance, detailed reporting, and offering expertise on HMRC updates will find this opportunity beneficial for business growth. Engaging with the council offers access to a variety of geographical markets including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and beyond, encouraging broader business engagement and expansion potential.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA16919 - RFQ 2025 45 - VAT Advisory Services

Notice Description

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council would like to engage the service of a suitably qualified and experienced organization to provide advice and guidance in relation to Value Added Tax (VAT) and any other relevant tax advice, to include but not restricted to IR35, reverse charges, Construction industry Scheme (CIS) and any EU exit tax issues. To provide guidance and advice on any new HMRC or tax rates/notices. To provide assessment, compliance guidance and provide detailed reports on findings and recommendations if required. This is completed through Mini Competition through CCS Framework Management Consultancy Framework Four (MCF4) RM6309 Lot 4 To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16919. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16919 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53d04088-325f-44f7-baa9-8eaa04719d56
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 15 Jan 2028 1-2 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
NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWRY
Postcode
BT35 8DJ
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN08 Newry, Mourne and Down
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newry, Mourne and Down
Electoral Ward
Ballybot
Westminster Constituency
Newry and Armagh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRICEWATER HOUSE COOPERS (PWC

Further Information

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