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BBC Group 2018-19 MS Tax

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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25 Feb 2019 at 11:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "BBC Group 2018-19 MS Tax" contract, initiated by the National Audit Office, is in the award stage. This tender falls within the financial auditing services industry category and is located in London, England. The award of this contract, valued at £114,000, was announced on 21 November 2018 and the contract period is set to commence on 3 December 2018, concluding on 3 August 2019. The procurement method employed for this contract was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement used to secure the supplier, Moore Stephens.

This tender presents an opportunity for larger service-oriented firms, especially those with expertise in financial auditing and an understanding of complex tax regulations such as IR35. Companies with experience in managing audit risks, particularly in the public sector, may find themselves well-suited to compete for future opportunities in this realm. Engaging in this contract can enhance a company's visibility within government circles and contribute to its growth in the financial services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BBC Group 2018-19 MS Tax

Notice Description

*IR35 - over the course of 2017-18, a number of pay-related issues, including the impact of changes to IR35 taxation rules, were identified as an audit risk. Accounting for people-related matters (including IR35) continues to be a significant risk in 2018-19. From the BBC Group Tax perspective also, IR35 is considered to be the most significant area of risk. *Commercial taxation requirements - including UK Corporation Tax and VAT; *International operations - the BBC is located in over 90 different territories and, in particular, its commercial operations are subject to overseas taxation requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9019c0b3-9bda-4b74-8bf9-c0088165535a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2e6d7b2-f18f-450d-ad3a-f2de0f54503f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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

79212100 - Financial auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£114,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£114,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20187 years ago
Contract Period
3 Dec 2018 - 3 Aug 2019 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
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MOORE STEPHENS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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