Award

Llwyd Mansion VAT consultant

OSWESTRY TOWN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Oct 2025 at 12:45

Tender

17 Jun 2025 at 15:13

Summary of the contracting process

Oswestry Town Council has completed the procurement process to appoint a VAT Consultant for the Llwyd Mansion project, classified under financial consultancy services. This contract aims to assess VAT implications and public sector subsidies for the restoration initiative located in Oswestry, UK. The procurement followed an open procedure and was awarded to VATCA on 5th August 2025, for a value of £1,250. While the primary tender process was active from 17th June 2025, with the tender period concluding on 7th July 2025, the project spanned until 24th July 2026, ensuring that VAT advice is aligned with legal requirements and the operating nuances of the Town Council.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for financial consultancy businesses specialising in VAT and related advisory services. It is notably advantageous for small and medium-sized enterprises, such as VATCA, who successfully secured the contract. Businesses with expertise in providing cost-effective and methodical consultancy can leverage such opportunities, especially firms that are proficient in delivering tailored solutions for public sector projects. The open procurement process emphasises transparency and broad accessibility, making it a promising endeavour for consultancies eager to engage with regional authorities on financial management undertakings.

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Notice Title

Llwyd Mansion VAT consultant

Notice Description

Oswestry Town Council is seeking to appoint a VAT Consultant to work alongside Oswestry Town Council to advise on the VAT implications of the proposed project and advise on public sector subsidies.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To provide VAT advice on restoration project

Options: Details within procurement documents

Renewal: The appointment will be subject to a break clause on completion of the Development Phase, such that, in the event our Delivery Phase application is unsuccessful, the commission will not be taken any further.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054e87
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065188-2025
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

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,250 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
17 Aug 2025 - 24 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OSWESTRY TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Samantha Jones
Contact Email
samantha.jones@shropshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OSWESTRY
Postcode
SY11 1PZ
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire

Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Oswestry South
Westminster Constituency
North Shropshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VATCA

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