Tender

GB-London: Tax Advisory Service

THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND

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Tender

19 Feb 2021 at 14:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Arts Council of England is seeking bids for a Tax Advisory Service contract valued at £50,000 over a four-year term, with a minimum value of £25,000. This open tender process, currently in the tender stage, has a submission deadline of 15 March 2021. The service is primarily focused on ensuring proper taxation compliance for the Arts Council and will be conducted in London, with potential delivery in various locations applicable to the contract.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in tax consultancy services. Businesses with expertise in providing taxation help desk functions, training on employment taxation and VAT, and advisory support on complex tax issues would be particularly suited to compete. Companies that can demonstrate a strong understanding of the nuances of UK tax regulations relevant to the arts and culture sector will have a competitive advantage in this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-London: Tax Advisory Service

Notice Description

The key objective of the tax advisory services contract is to provide a service to the Chief Financial Accountant to ensure that the Arts Council pays the right taxation itself, and that a consistent, fair treatment is applied in the taxation of Arts Council funding. Arts Council England requires the provision of a tax advisory service which must include: A.A help desk function to advise on all taxation issues which arise on a day to day basis, accessible to defined key members of Finance department staff B.regular bulletins and timely updates on tax issues pertinent to the Arts Council's business. C.update training for finance staff on employment taxation and VAT. D.specific project work for issues which arise helping the Arts Council defend or challenge tax rulings from HMRC. E.access to wider tax professional/legal advice for more complex matters. The maximum value applicable to the contract is 40,000 GBP excluding VAT over a 4 year term. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2ffccf5-e001-4f7b-b65c-4a2b01d28192
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement.services@artscouncil.org.uk
Contact Phone
01619344317

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1B 3HF
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Notice Documents

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