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Making Tax Digital

STAR PROCUREMENT LIMITED

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03 Dec 2020 at 16:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Making Tax Digital" was conducted by STAR Procurement Limited on behalf of Trafford Council. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on tax preparation software packages, and has a total contract value of £35,000. The tender was completed with the contract awarded to Price Waterhouse Coopers LLP on November 10, 2020, with the contract period running from November 18, 2020, to January 29, 2026. The tender period ended on November 4, 2020, and delivery is to be made to the location with the postal code M32 0TH.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in tax preparation software and compliance solutions to expand their reach. Companies that meet HMRC requirements and have passed the necessary testing are particularly well-suited to compete. As the procurement method utilised was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, small and medium-sized enterprises with innovative software solutions could leverage this opportunity for growth in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Making Tax Digital

Notice Description

Trafford Council needed a software solution to comply with HMRC legislation that requires all VAT returns to be sent via a digital link. The software can only be procured from a listed provider which has passed the HMRC testing regime.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4427a44-efcd-4a13-a967-c4ce3b5d6593
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48412000 - Tax preparation software package

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
3 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
18 Nov 2020 - 29 Jan 2026 Over 5 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
STAR PROCUREMENT LIMITED
Contact Name
Samantha Power
Contact Email
samantha.power@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07773 216483

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M32 0TH
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Gorse Hill & Cornbrook
Westminster Constituency
Stretford and Urmston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRICE WATERHOUSE COOPERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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