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Provision of Tax Advice and Tax Related Services

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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03 Aug 2023 at 08:56

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde has completed a procurement process for the provision of Tax Advice and Tax Related Services. The University sought to appoint a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 5 contractors for this opportunity. The tender was structured in three lots: Direct Taxes, Indirect Taxes, and Advisory and Global Mobility Services. The procurement stage was a tender, and the University awarded contracts for Direct Taxes, Indirect Taxes, and Advisory and Global Mobility Services on 30th September 2022.

This tender by the University of Strathclyde offers opportunities for businesses specializing in tax consultancy services. Companies that provide advisory and compliance-related services related to tax, both domestically and internationally, would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, businesses offering VAT compliance, customs duty advisory support services, and general advice on overseas taxes across various jurisdictions could find potential for business growth through this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Title

Provision of Tax Advice and Tax Related Services

Notice Description

The University of Strathclyde requires a supplier/suppliers to provide Tax Advice and Tax related services. The University will require both Advisory and compliance related services from the provider. Additionally, as the University has an international presence overseas, Tax Advisory and Compliance services will be required for both UK and International requirements. This requirement will be published as a multi-supplier framework opportunity.

Lot Information

Direct Taxes

It is anticipated that this Lot will include, but not be limited to: - Preparation of the annual corporation tax return, based on inputs from the Tax Manager. - Review and submission to HMRC (including filing requirements of annual accounts e.g. iXBRL tagging). - Provision of Corporation tax advisory services - General payroll and employment related tax advisory services Additional information: The Total Estimated Value of this Lot is the Maximum Estimated value over the period of the contract, including extension periods. The Contracting Authority offers no guarantee or any commitment to values stated within the subsequent Tender documents and Contract Notice.

Options: The University at its sole description reserves the right to request additional services by the successful tenderer either intended as partial replacement of the existing services or as an extension of the existing services. The Contracting Authority may at its sole discretion exercise this option.

Indirect Taxes

It is anticipated that this Lot will include, but not be limited to: - VAT Compliance, including the review of the annual partial exemption calculation - VAT advisory services - Customs duty advisory support services Additional information: The Total Estimated Value of this Lot is the Maximum Estimated value over the period of the contract, including extension periods. The Contracting Authority offers no guarantee or any commitment to values stated within the subsequent Tender documents and Contract Notice.

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional services by the successful tenderer either intended as partial replacement of the existing services or as the extension of existing services. The Contracting authority may at its sole discretion exercise this option.

Advisory and Global Mobility Services

It is anticipated that this Lot will include, but not be limited to: - General advice on overseas taxes including but not limited to and depending on the overseas jurisdiction: corporate, personal, VAT, WHT, digital etc. - advice in respect to overseas employer and employee tax, social security and associated reporting, payment and/or filing obligations -assistance in implementing payroll and reporting requirements in overseas jurisdictions Full details of the requirement can be found in Appendix E-Specification in the Tender documentation. This document additionally includes a list of overseas jurisdictions the University has required advice in recent years, provided in Annex A. Additional information: The Total Estimated Value of this Lot is the Maximum Estimated value over the period of the contract, including extension periods. The Contracting Authority offers no guarantee or any commitment to values stated within the subsequent Tender documents and Contract Notice.

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the successful tenderer either intended as partial replacement of the existing services or or as the extension of existing services. The Contracting authority may at its sole discretion exercise this option

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03eca4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022548-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

79221000 - Tax consultancy services

98910000 - Services specific to international organisations and bodies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£604,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20223 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 STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1QE
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

BDO

CENTURION VAT SPECIALISTS ALL

KPMG

RSM (QUICK QUOTE CONTACT

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