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ID 3987778 DfC - Provision of Tax Advisory Services to NILGOSC

N I LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICERS' SUPERANNUATION COMMITTEE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Sep 2022 at 11:08

Tender

08 Jul 2022 at 09:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Local Government Officers' Superannuation Committee (NILGOSC) is seeking Contractors to provide tax advisory services, split into two lots: Tax Reviews in respect of New Investment Opportunities and Tax Support for NILGOSC’s Investment Portfolio. The initial contract period is 3 years, with the option to extend up to 24 months. The procurement stage is active, with a tender deadline of August 8, 2022, and a bid validity until November 6, 2022.

This tender by NILGOSC presents opportunities for businesses in the tax consultancy services industry. Companies offering tax-return preparation services may find this tender particularly suitable. The contract's value is £1,480,000, split between the two lots. Contractors failing to meet performance requirements risk being issued a Notice of Unsatisfactory Performance, affecting their eligibility for future tenders for up to three years.

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Notice Title

ID 3987778 DfC - Provision of Tax Advisory Services to NILGOSC

Notice Description

NILGOSC wishes to engage a Contractor(s) to provide tax advisory services. This Contract will be split into two Lots: Tax Reviews in respect of New Investment Opportunities and Tax Support for NILGOSC's Investment Portfolio. The Contracts will commence upon the date of Contract award for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for one further period of up to, and including, 24 months.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Tax Reviews in respect of New Investment Opportunities

NILGOSC wishes to engage a Contractor(s) to provide tax advisory services. This Contract will be split into two Lots: Tax Reviews in respect of New Investment Opportunities and Tax Support for NILGOSC's Investment Portfolio. The Contracts will commence upon the date of Contract award for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for one further period of up to, and including, 24 months. Additional information: The contract was not awarded on this occasion as no suitable bids were received.

Options: This contract will be for an initial 3 year period, with the option to extend for any period up to and including 24 months

Lot 2 - Tax Support for NILGOSC's Investment Portfolio

NILGOSC wishes to engage a Contractor(s) to provide tax advisory services. This Contract will be split into two Lots: Tax Reviews in respect of New Investment Opportunities and Tax Support for NILGOSC's Investment Portfolio. The Contracts will commence upon the date of Contract award for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for one further period of up to, and including, 24 months. Additional information: The contract was not awarded on this occasion as no suitable bids were received.

Options: The initial contract period years 3 years, with the option to extend for any period up to and including 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-034fc6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025080-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

79222000 - Tax-return preparation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,480,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,480,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
N I LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICERS' SUPERANNUATION COMMITTEE
Additional Buyers

THE NORTHERN IRELAND LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICERS' SUPERANNUATION COMMITTEE NILGOSC

Contact Name
SSDAdmin.CPDfinance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Email
ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT4 2LP
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Belmont
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

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