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DfE - Invest NI - Appointment of Tax Advisors to Invest NI and it's Subsidary Companies

INVEST NI

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Jun 2024 at 13:47

Tender

08 May 2024 at 12:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the appointment of tax advisors by Invest NI, a public body based in BELFAST, United Kingdom. The title of the contract is "Appointment of Tax Advisors to Invest NI and it's Subsidiary Companies" in the services industry category. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract was awarded to ASM B LTD. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the main procurement category being services. The contract was signed on June 25, 2024.

This tender for tax consultancy services by Invest NI offers business growth opportunities for tax advisory firms. The contract involves preparing and submitting annual Corporation Tax returns and providing ad-hoc tax advice. Businesses well-suited to compete are those experienced in tax consultancy services. The contract value amounts to £200,000 GBP, and the contract duration is unspecified. The submission deadline for bids was June 7, 2024, with a bid validity period until September 5, 2024. The procurement process followed the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and included a standstill period for tenderers to challenge the award decision.

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Notice Title

DfE - Invest NI - Appointment of Tax Advisors to Invest NI and it's Subsidary Companies

Notice Description

DfE - Invest NI - Appointment of Tax Advisors to Invest NI and it's Subsidary Companies Invest NI now wishes to appoint tax advisors (herein referred to as "the Contractor") to prepare and submit annual Corporation Tax returns for Invest NI and two subsidiaries, BSDL and MRDE as required. In addition, the Contractor shall provide ad-hoc advice on other tax issues for the Invest NI group as and when needed throughout the contract period.

Lot Information

Lot 1

DfE - Invest NI - Appointment of Tax Advisors to Invest NI and it's Subsidary Companies Invest NI now wishes to appoint tax advisors (herein referred to as "the Contractor") to prepare and submit annual Corporation Tax returns for Invest NI and two subsidiaries, BSDL and MRDE as required. In addition, the Contractor shall provide ad-hoc advice on other tax issues for the Invest NI group as and when needed throughout the contract period.

Options: Optional extension periods of 24 months

Renewal: Optional extension periods of 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0457ec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019449-2024
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
SME

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20241 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
INVEST NI
Contact Name
SSDAdmin.CPDfinance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Email
ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 7ES
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
TLN0 Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASM B

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