This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

18 Sep 2018 at 01:00

Tender

09 Mar 2018 at 00:00

Planning

08 Feb 2018 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is conducting a procurement process for VAT Advisory Services, a critical requirement in the healthcare industry. Located in Edinburgh, the procurement is currently in the Award stage following a successful tender submission period which ended on 20 April 2018. The total estimated value for this framework agreement is £2.4 million, with a contract duration of four years that will support NHS Scotland and affiliated entities. Key contacts for this procurement include Cameron Wright at NHS NSS and the review contact point at NHS Scotland National Procurement.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specializing in VAT consultancy and support services, particularly those with experience in the healthcare sector and compliance with HMRC regulations. Suppliers capable of demonstrating professional accreditation and a proven track record in VAT services within the UK are well-suited to compete for this contract. The expected annual value of the framework indicates a significant market potential, benefiting large consultancies as well as those with specialised expertise in NHS operations.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

VAT Advisory services

Notice Description

VAT Advisory Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of VAT consultancy and support services, including staff training, from appropriately accredited and experienced suppliers, ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations whilst maintaining accuracy and minimising risks arising from the HMRC fines and penalties regime. The Framework Agreement may be used by all mainland and island NHS Scotland Health Boards and Special Boards (including the Common Services Agency) and by all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisations established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any Integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014. All Scottish Hospices.. Total value shown is for duration of the framework and based on last 12 months of supplier spend data. Based on historic data the estimated annual value of this requirement is 600000 GBP. The framework period will be 4 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000515279
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP331786
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

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

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
7 Mar 2018Expired
Award Date
24 Aug 20188 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

CRS VAT

Ernst & Young

Liaison Financial Services Ltd

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