Tender

Independent VAT Advisory Service

N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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02 Jul 2018 at 11:02

Tender Notice
Tender

02 Jul 2018 at 10:57

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The N E L Commissioning Support Unit is currently seeking bids for an "Independent VAT Advisory Service" in the financial auditing services sector, located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement process is at the Tender stage, with the deadline for bid submissions set for 12:00pm on 23 July 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 1 September 2018 for an initial duration of 12 months, with the possibility of a 12-month extension, yielding a total estimated value of £150,000 over a maximum term of 24 months.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in VAT consultancy and financial auditing services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Competitors should prepare comprehensive proposals that address the defined requirements in the Request for Quotation documents, demonstrating their expertise and competitive pricing. Engaging in this contract could lead to valuable partnerships within the public sector and open doors for further business growth and expansion in similar service areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent VAT Advisory Service

Notice Description

We currently have a requirement for an Independent VAT Advisory Service, the details of which are set out in the Annex A to this Request for Quotation letter. We require the preferred supplier to commence providing the service on 01 September 2018 and for an initial period of 12 months ("the Initial Term") unless earlier terminated in accordance with Clause 2.1. The Initial Term shall be followed by an optional extension period of 12 months where such extension is consented to by both parties. Therefore the contract shall have a maximum term (if extended following the Initial Term) of 24 months unless earlier terminated in accordance with Clause 15.2 Either party has the right to terminate the Agreement at any time by giving ninety (90) days' notice of termination to the other Party in writing. The estimated annual contract value is PS75,000. Total estimated value for 2 years is PS150,000. Please note the attached (Annex B) NHS Terms and Conditions for the Provision of Services will apply to any contract awarded as a result of this quotation exercise. If you are interested in quoting for this requirement, please reply with a completed 'bid response document' via Pro-Contract e-Tendering (https://procontract.due-north.com/Login) portal. Expression of interest and bid submission by any other means will not be considered. Request for Quotation Response Document is made available online via the e-tendering portal. Bidders must respond to all questions. The deadline for bid submission is 12:00pm on the 23 July 2018 with the following information: * Full name and address of supplier, our reference number and your contact details; * Details of services to be supplied including details in response to the requirements set out in the Annex A / the evaluation criteria to this letter and a referee (preferably public sector); * Expected delivery / start / finish date, and a project time table; * Total price excluding VAT (Annex C); * Confirmation of acceptance of the terms and conditions of contract (Annex B); * Annex D - Conflict of Interest Declaration. Supplier must register, login, download and complete the request for quotation response documentation and submit via Pro-contract e-tendering portal. All communications (including submission of Quotes) should be carried out via the e-Tendering Portal. If you have any queries regarding this procurement, please raise your queries through the e-Tendering Portal using the procedure and within the timescales provided for by this RfQ. Additional information: If you are interested in quoting for this requirement, please reply with a completed 'bid response document' via Pro-Contract e-Tendering (https://procontract.due-north.com/Login) portal. Expression of interest and bid submission by any other means will not be considered. Request for Quotation Response Document is made available online via the e-tendering portal. Bidders must respond to all questions. The deadline for bid submission is 12:00pm on the 23 July 2018 with the following information: * Full name and address of supplier, our reference number and your contact details; * Details of services to be supplied including details in response to the requirements set out in the Annex A / the evaluation criteria to this letter and a referee (preferably public sector); * Expected delivery / start / finish date, and a project time table; * Total price excluding VAT (Annex C); * Confirmation of acceptance of the terms and conditions of contract (Annex B); * Annex D - Conflict of Interest Declaration. Supplier must register, login, download and complete the request for quotation response documentation and submit via Pro-contract e-tendering portal. All communications (including submission of Quotes) should be carried out via the e-Tendering Portal. If you have any queries regarding this procurement, please raise your queries through the e-Tendering Portal using the procedure and within the timescales provided for by this RfQ.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d60be8b2-7402-4704-a25b-04901db26b01
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b38c6daa-3574-4671-959e-0670c8d5cdb7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Request for Quotation
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2020 2-3 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
N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 7NT
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Further Information

Notice Documents

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