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Advice and Guidance in Relation to VAT and Other Relevant Tax Advice

ARMAGH CITY, BANBRIDGE AND CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

15 Jan 2026 at 14:32

Award

15 Jan 2026 at 14:12

Tender

17 Nov 2025 at 12:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of 'Advice and Guidance in Relation to VAT and Other Relevant Tax Advice'. This contract falls under the services category, specifically tax consultancy services, and is governed by Northern Irish devolved regulations. The open competition procedure used was below the statutory threshold, ensuring accessibility for a wide range of bidders. The procurement process initiated with a tender stage and culminated in the awarding of the contract on 22nd December 2025, with the contract becoming active from 1st January 2026 and running until 31st December 2028, with potential annual renewals extending up to 31st December 2031. The council is located in Craigavon, Northern Ireland, serving as a sub-central government authority with a focus on maintaining financial compliance and efficiency.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses in the tax consultancy sector to expand within the public sector market. Businesses offering specialised tax advisory services, particularly those well-versed with VAT regulations, would find this contract appealing as it aligns with their expertise. Although the contract has been awarded to KPMG, such tenders can offer growth potential for both large and smaller firms capable of delivering high-quality guidance on complex tax matters. Companies focusing on public sector engagements can position themselves to compete effectively in future similar opportunities by demonstrating their capability in aligned procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Advice and Guidance in Relation to VAT and Other Relevant Tax Advice

Notice Description

Suitable and experienced service providers invited to tender for the provision of Advice and Guidance in Relation to VAT and Other Relevant Tax Advice

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 3 options to extend by 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e25f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003546-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open 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
£54,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£54,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£54,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£54,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARMAGH CITY, BANBRIDGE AND CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

ARMAGH, BANBRIDGE & CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CRAIGAVON
Postcode
BT64 1AL
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)
TLN07 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Electoral Ward
Craigavon Centre
Westminster Constituency
Upper Bann

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KPMG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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