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Request for quotation for the provision of Audit and Tax services

SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT

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18 Jan 2021 at 17:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Satellite Applications Catapult, which is seeking quotations for the provision of Audit and Tax services under the legal basis of an open tender. This initiative falls under the services industry, more specifically categorised within accounting, auditing, and fiscal services (CPV: 79200000). The process is currently in the Award stage, with key contracts signed on 14 January 2021. Delivery for the services will be required in the UK region (UKJ14) as part of the contracting process.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the auditing and tax consultancy sectors, especially those that are experienced in providing financial auditing and statutory audit services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate their capacity and suitability to deliver high-quality services are well-positioned to participate competitively. The open procurement method allows a broad range of suppliers to submit bids, fostering an inclusive environment for business growth in this sector.

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Notice Title

Request for quotation for the provision of Audit and Tax services

Notice Description

This Notice, Request for Quotation (RFQ) is for the Catapult to receive sufficient information from potential suppliers interested in supplying the requirements for Auditing of accounts and Tax services as detailed in Section 3 of RFQ and to allow an assessment to be made of their capacity and suitability to supply these services.

Lot Information

Cost of service proposed for audit of group of companies and corporation tax computation

Cost of service proposed for audit of group of companies and corporation tax computation. Additional information: all additional information is available in section 3 . Specification of requirements within the RFQ documents.

Options: All renewal options are dependant on performance and Audit Committee approval.

Cost of service proposed for R&D tax credit computation

Cost of service proposed for R&D tax credit computation has been reduced and modified. This will be awarded for one (1) year and a further review initiated.

Options: All renewal options are dependant on performance and Audit Committee approval.

Cost of audit of group of companies & corporation tax computation, plus R&D tax credit computation

Cost of audit of group of companies & corporation tax computation, plus R&D tax credit computation

Options: All renewal options are dependant on performance and Audit Committee approval.

Additional work costed - e.g. adhoc audit of project grant claims - please detail

Additional work and costed - e.g. adhoc audit of project grant claims - This aspect is now under further investigation and review.

Options: All renewal options are dependant on performance and Audit Committee approval.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028b40
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001002-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79212000 - Auditing services

79212100 - Financial auditing services

79212300 - Statutory audit services

79221000 - Tax consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@sa.catapult.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1235567977

Buyer Location

Locality
DIDCOT
Postcode
OX11 0QR
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Hendreds
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CROWE

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