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Financial Consultancy & Advisory Services

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Argyll and Bute Council involves the provision of Financial Consultancy & Advisory Services, covering areas such as leasing advisory services, public sector taxes, and treasury management. This contract is classified under the services category and falls under an open procurement method. Key dates include the bid opening scheduled for 27 July 2018 and the contract award period starting the same day. The main delivery location is within the region of UKM63, with a tender completion date already passed.

This tender represents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in financial advisory services, particularly those with expertise in public sector financial management, taxes, and treasury solutions. Businesses of various sizes, especially those with proven track records in government contracting or financial services, would be well-positioned to compete, given the relevance of their offerings to the council's needs for sustained consultancy over an extended contract period, which may extend up to one year based on performance.

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Notice Title

Financial Consultancy & Advisory Services

Notice Description

Provide consultancy and advisory services in relation to Leasing advisory services, public sector taxes and treasury management.

Lot Information

Leasing Advisory Services

Leasing Advisors for the following areas: Tendering Management Review and Advisory Services.

Renewal: The Contract may be extended for up to 1 year at the option of Argyll and Bute Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the contract and discussions with the successful Tenderer

Public Sector Taxes

2.1.1. The Council wishes to obtain a consultancy and advisory service in respect of the complete range of Public Sector Taxes (PST) as follows VAT PAYE/National Insurance Other Public Sector Taxes This will include general assistance with operational queries as may be covered by e.g. helpline, newsletter, etc., and more specific consultancy that may deal with e.g. advice on Partial Exemption eligibility for VAT, and provision for delivery of Senior Consultancy to address strategic issues that may affect the Council in the future.

Renewal: The Contract may be extended for up to 1 year at the option of Argyll and Bute Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the contract and discussions with the successful Tenderer

Treasurary Management

The Council wishes to obtain a consultancy and advisory service in respect of the Treasury Management issues that it deals with. This will include: regular advice on interest rate movements and forecasts; advice on debt restructuring opportunities and capital finance; advice on credit worthiness of potential borrowers; as well as various strategic issues

Renewal: The Contract may be extended for up to 1 year at the option of Argyll and Bute Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the contract and discussions with the successful Tenderer

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000549206
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR350162
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

66 - Financial and insurance services

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


CPV Codes

66114000 - Financial leasing services

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

66600000 - Treasury services

79221000 - Tax consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£89,803 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20187 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
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Alistair MacVicar, Sophie Paice
Contact Email
alistair.macvicar2@argyll-bute.gov.uk, sophie.paice@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1546604194

Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Post Town
Paisley
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
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute

Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CAPITA ASSET SERVICES

ERNST & YOUNG LLP (EY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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