Award

Provision of Capital Goods Scheme & Error Correction Advice

NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

ContractAmendment

23 Dec 2025 at 15:21

UK10 - Contract Change Notice
ContractAmendment

25 Nov 2025 at 12:11

UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Award

14 Aug 2025 at 09:44

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves the National Oceanography Centre, a sub-central government public authority based in Southampton, United Kingdom. The tender, entitled "Provision of Capital Goods Scheme & Error Correction Advice", falls under the services category and specifically targets tax consultancy services. The procurement process is in the contract amendment stage, with the most recent amendment dated 23rd December 2025. The original contract was awarded to BDO LLP and commenced on 11th August 2025. The process utilised a direct procurement method, conducted below threshold without competition, which signifies a specialised need addressed directly by a qualified supplier.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in tax consultancy services and those with expertise in managing and correcting VAT-related expenses. Given the specialised nature of the services required, businesses with a proven track record in financial advisory and tax management are well-suited to engage in similar government contracts. Companies capable of providing value-added tax advisory services, especially those experienced in submitting Error Correction Notices to HMRC, can leverage this tender to demonstrate their capabilities, potentially leading to further government contracts and fostering business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Capital Goods Scheme & Error Correction Advice

Notice Description

Specialist VAT advisory services are being procured to support the review of expenditure associated with the 'Fit for the Future Conferencing Project'. This includes the preparation and submission of an Error Correction Notice in relation to under-recovered input tax, subject to a detailed review of the relevant expenditure. The scope of services includes: Review of project-related expenditure Assessment of input tax recovery Preparation and submission of an Error Correction Notice to HMRC

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0587a7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085915-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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

79221000 - Tax consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£105,418 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
23 Dec 2025 - 30 Oct 2025
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
noc_tenders@noc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 3ZH
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BDO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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