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Tax & VAT Consultancy Services - AWARD

BERNICIA GROUP E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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27 Feb 2026 at 09:13

Summary of the contracting process

Bernicia Group has successfully awarded a contract for Tax & VAT Consultancy Services through an open procurement method. The contract, valued at £200,000 GBP, has been awarded to S&W Partners Group Ltd. The process falls within the services category, specifically tax consultancy services, under CPV code 79221000. Bernicia seeks strategic and operational financial advice about VAT, corporation tax, payroll tax, and stamp duty. The contract period will commence from 1st April 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2029. The procurement was managed by Bernicia Group e-Tendering System, located at Ashwood Business Park, Northumberland, NE63 0XF. The award was published on 27th February 2026 and marks the completion stage of the procurement lifecycle.

This contract offers growth opportunities for businesses experienced in financial advisory services, particularly in areas of tax consultancy. Suitable candidates involved in providing corporate tax strategies and payroll management could benefit from engaging with procurement opportunities such as this. SMEs are encouraged to apply for similar opportunities due to their agile and innovative approach. Firms specialising in tax and financial consultancy services within the United Kingdom's North East region would find themselves well-positioned to compete effectively, given Bernicia's specific requirements and strategic goals.

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Notice Title

Tax & VAT Consultancy Services - AWARD

Notice Description

Bernicia are looking for a supplier to give objective, strategic & operational financial advice to the group about all things VAT and tax, including but not limited to corporation tax, payroll tax, stamp duty.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ec81ca0d-1c7b-4211-bb2d-465a727398ee
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/168a6514-96d3-4a66-9d7c-27c72911c00d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 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
BERNICIA GROUP E-TENDERING SYSTEM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHUMBERLAND
Postcode
NE63 0XF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Seaton with Newbiggin West
Westminster Constituency
Blyth and Ashington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

S&W PARTNERS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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