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US_21109 - Tax Advice, Consultancy and Related Services

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Aug 2023 at 08:39

Tender

22 Feb 2023 at 14:22

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sussex initiated a tender process for tax advice, consultancy, and related services, with the title "US_21109 - Tax Advice, Consultancy and Related Services". This procurement falls under the "services" category and is aimed at ensuring tax compliance and effective tax planning. The main procurement category is services, and the procurement method used is an open procedure. The University, located in Brighton, United Kingdom, awarded the contract to PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP on July 31, 2023, with a total value of £1,860,000.

This tender by the University of Sussex presents an opportunity for businesses in the tax consultancy sector to engage and compete. Companies with expertise in tax consulting, compliance, and strategic tax planning would be well-suited to bid for this contract. The active status of the tender, along with the significant contract value and established deadlines, provides businesses with a clear framework to potentially secure a lucrative deal with the University and contribute to their growth and expansion in the tax advisory industry.

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Notice Title

US_21109 - Tax Advice, Consultancy and Related Services

Notice Description

US_21109 - Tax Advice, Consultancy and Related Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

US_21109 - Tax Advice, Consultancy and Related Services Provision for Tax services for the University to incorporate comprehensive and efficient tax advice and support services. Activities as a University include, but not limited to, education, research, consultancy, innovation, technology and knowledge transfer, other services such as student housing, catering and conferences, arts and theatre, leases, and lettings.

Renewal: Four years with two optional extensions of up to 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03a783
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023666-2023
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79221000 - Tax consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,860,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20232 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
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX
Contact Name
Kelly Feldman
Contact Email
k.feldman@sussex.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 9RH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

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