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Award of PKC13766 VAT Advisor

PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL

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30 Apr 2026 at 08:48

Summary of the contracting process

Perth & Kinross Council has concluded the tendering process and awarded a contract for VAT advisory services to AAB Business & Tax Advisory LLP. The procurement process falls under financial consultancy services, classified with the CPV code 66171000, and covers the geographical region UKM77. The contract, with a total value of £13,500, was signed on 26 January 2026, for a duration of three years. This procurement followed a limited method due to technical reasons, allowing for direct award without prior publication of a call for competition, and was exempted from traditional competition requirements following approval.

This contract represents a significant business growth opportunity for firms specialising in financial consultancy services. The limited procurement method indicates that Perth & Kinross Council may seek specialist expertise in areas with limited competition. Companies similar to AAB Business & Tax Advisory LLP, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in VAT-related financial consultancy, would be well-suited to engage with similar tenders in the future. This contract is an excellent example of tailored services that cater to specific technical needs, highlighting opportunities for businesses with unique expertise to secure public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Award of PKC13766 VAT Advisor

Notice Description

Provides advice and guidance on application of tax advice

Lot Information

Lot 1

VAT Helpline service. Provides advice and guidance on application of tax advice. Contract is for 3 year period. Additional information: This contract is for a 3 year period

Procurement Information

Exemption form completed and approved.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068ed8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039656-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20263 months 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
PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PERTH
Postcode
PH1 5PH
Post Town
Perth
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

Local Authority
Perth and Kinross
Electoral Ward
Perth City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Perth and Kinross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AAB BUSINESS & TAX ADVISORY

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