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Provision of Tax Advice

HIGH LIFE HIGHLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by High Life Highland, based in Inverness, which requires Tax Advisory services for the period from 1 January 2018 to 31 December 2022. The tender, titled "Provision of Tax Advice," is in the active stage with a deadline for submissions on 4 December 2017. This open procurement is classified under services, and the applicable industry category is Learning and Leisure Services. Interested bidders should note that the award decision was made on 5 December 2017, and the contract for the successful bid was signed on 25 January 2018.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in tax advisory services, particularly those with expertise in charity-specific tax matters. Given the nature of the requirements, firms that can demonstrate a proactive approach to tax minimisation whilst ensuring compliance with statutory obligations will be particularly well-suited for this contract. Notably, this procurement process seeks experienced advisors capable of providing constructive advice, thereby opening avenues for growth within the charity sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Tax Advice

Notice Description

High Life Highland (HLH) is seeking the services of suitably qualified and experienced Tax Advisors to provide Tax Services to HLH for the period from 1 January 2018 to 31 December 2022.

Lot Information

Lot 1

High Life Highland (HLH) is seeking the services of suitably qualified and experienced Tax Advisors to provide Tax Services to HLH for the period from 1 January 2018 to 31 December 2022. It is important that the Advisors can provide HLH with specialist input in charity specific tax matters, ensuring that Directors and Management are kept informed of developments at all times. HLH will rely on the Advisors to provide constructive advice and be proactive in their thinking. It is through sharing these experiences and knowledge that HLH expect that the advice will minimise the tax burden while at the same time meet all statutory requirements.

Renewal: Possible 12 month extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000517073
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB310526
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jan 20188 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2018 - 30 Dec 2022 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HIGH LIFE HIGHLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
hlh.business.support@highlifehighland.com
Contact Phone
+44 1463663800

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5NS
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ERNST & YOUNG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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