Tender

Provision of VAT, Tax and Business Valuations

CWMPAS

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Summary of the contracting process

Cwmpas is spearheading a tender process for the "Provision of VAT, Tax and Business Valuations" services, aimed at fostering the growth of businesses through expert financial consultancy. This initiative aligns with high-demand industry categories, including financial consultancy, mergers and acquisitions, and accounting services, situated in Cardiff, Wales. The open procurement process is currently in the "Tender" stage, with businesses able to submit their proposals until the 6th of February 2026. This framework agreement will span three years, with a possible extension contingent upon performance. Interested suppliers must ensure their electronic submissions via the indicated portal meet the buyer's scoring criteria before the deadline.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial consultancy, tax advisory, and business valuations, particularly those experienced in facilitating company restructurings and employee buy-outs. Firms that can offer comprehensive financial planning and forensic analysis services, as well as those adept at navigating VAT and tax legislation changes, stand to benefit. Cwmpas' preference for consortia bidding further encourages collaborations, presenting an added avenue for smaller businesses to partake in this lucrative framework through strategic partnerships, thereby expanding their service offerings and client base.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of VAT, Tax and Business Valuations

Notice Description

Cwmpas wishes to appoint up to 6 Suppliers to a framework for professional valuations, tax advice, and VAT advisory services. The framework will run for three years with the potential to extend for a further 12 month period at the discretion of Cwmpas, this may be determined by the delivery and performance of the existing suppliers.To work with a Cwmpas Business Consultant to support clients who are looking to transition their business, including investigating the potential of transferring the ownership of the business to its employees, or to one of the four legal structures as defined by the Health and Social Care Wales Act 2025. support may include:-* To advise on financial issues including tax; company valuations; financial planning and critically reviewing financial information.* To provide information and support to access finance to support employee buy-outs and other social business investment needs.* To provide forensic analysis of management accounts; and company restructuring.* Guidance on changes to tax and VAT regulations.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=159705.The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. This notice has been sent as a region specific notice. If you did not receive an alert about this you are not based in the specific region selected by the buying authority. Questions on why this was sent as a region specific notice should be sent to the buying authority.(WA Ref:159705)The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-159705
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=159705
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

66121000 - Mergers and acquisition services

66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

66172000 - Financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CWMPAS
Contact Name
Glenn Bowen
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
+44 3001115050

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 4HQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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