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Provision of a Consultant to Advise on IR35 Tax Issues

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS : DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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07 Sep 2020 at 06:31

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17 Feb 2020 at 14:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions in the United Kingdom has completed a tender process for the provision of consultancy services focused on advising on IR35 tax issues. This tender, categorised under human resources management consultancy services, had a contract value of £320,000. The contract period was active from 10 February 2020 until 28 August 2020. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on 15 January 2020, prior to the award of the contract.

This completed procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in human resources consultancy, particularly for those experienced in tax advisory services. Firms with expertise in IR35 regulations and compliance will find themselves well-suited to engage in future tenders of a similar nature. The involvement of a large consulting firm, Deloitte LLP, as the awarded supplier highlights the competitive landscape and sets a benchmark for service providers aiming to participate in governmental contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Consultant to Advise on IR35 Tax Issues

Notice Description

Provision of a Consultant to Advise on IR35 Tax Issues

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7207f989-8ec4-476b-8969-1a975fbd4df6
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

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2020 - 28 Aug 2020 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS : DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
Crown Commercial Service on behalf of Department for Work and Pensions : Department for Work and Pensions
Contact Email
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
3450103503

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
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
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DELOITTE

Further Information

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