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TRGBS224 Tax Advice & Non Audit service Further competition using CCS Framework agreemement RM6187 MCF3 Lot 4 Finance - AWARD

THE RIVERSIDE GROUP LIMITED

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02 Sep 2025 at 09:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves The Riverside Group Limited as the buying organisation, located in Liverpool, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "TRGBS224 Tax Advice & Non Audit service Further competition using CCS Framework agreement RM6187 MCF3 Lot 4 Finance - AWARD," falls under the auditing services industry category with CPV code 79212000. This process has reached the award stage, with the award being made on 11th February 2025 and published on 2nd September 2025. The contract period commences on 1st April 2025 and concludes on 30th March 2029. The procurement method is classified as "Other." Key services encompass tax advice covering various tax domains and non-audit financial consultancy, targeting compliance and strategic tax efficiency.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing services, particularly those adept in tax advisory and financial consultancy. Given the comprehensive nature of the services required, larger firms or companies with established expertise in corporate taxation, risk assessment, and strategic financial planning would be most suited to compete. The contract's extended duration also allows for long-term business development and building a robust partnership with a notable organisation like The Riverside Group. Suppliers, such as PWC LLP, exemplify the level of professional expertise and capability expected to meet the demands of this contract successfully.

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Notice Title

TRGBS224 Tax Advice & Non Audit service Further competition using CCS Framework agreemement RM6187 MCF3 Lot 4 Finance - AWARD

Notice Description

This Further competition is for the provision of Tax Advice and related services covering all areas of taxation but principally; Corporation Tax, Value Added Tax, CIS, Property Taxes and Employment Taxes. Additionally, this Further competition is for the provision of non-audit financial consultancy services as required by TRGL. TRGL requires that it is fully tax compliant whilst also utilising opportunities presented by the Group structure to be tax efficient. The provider of tax and non-audit services should ensure that Riverside implements best practice and operates effective tax controls. Riverside requires that the provider will assist in developing, keeping up to date (and improving where possible) it's a best practice tax strategy and additionally add value by supporting elements of TRGL Corporate Plan Proactive identification of tax risks and opportunities should form an integral part of the service offer. The provider will be required to offer a range of non-audit services, through named contacts who will deliver high levels of professional expertise in key areas. The expectation is that the provider will be cognisant of changes in tax legislation and will proactively advise Riverside of potential risks and opportunities resulting from the changes and take any actions necessary to ensure Riverside remains both tax compliant and efficient.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26a0d17b-6dff-4993-b468-c26c2dcb15e8
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
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£254,800 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2029 3-4 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
THE RIVERSIDE GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
Idris Parry
Contact Email
idris.parry@riverside.org.uk
Contact Phone
03451110000

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L24 8RF
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Garston
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Garston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PWC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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