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Tax Advisory and Related Services Framework

SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE

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Award

30 Apr 2020 at 00:00

Tender

30 Jan 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Enterprise and South of Scotland Enterprise are conducting a procurement process for the "Tax Advisory and Related Services Framework", which aims to establish a single supplier framework for providing tax advisory services. The framework is set to commence on 1st April 2020 and will last for three years, with an option for a one-year extension. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 3rd March 2020. The total contract value is £2 million, and the initiatives are based in Glasgow, UK, under the economic affairs industry category.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in tax advisory services, particularly those that have experience working with public sector entities. Businesses that are well-suited to compete should ideally have an average yearly turnover of at least £1 million and must demonstrate technical expertise through relevant project experience. The ability to provide comprehensive insights into tax implications will be a crucial criterion for success in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Tax Advisory and Related Services Framework

Notice Description

Scottish Enterprise (SE) and South of Scotland Enterprise (SoSE) are looking to establish a framework to deliver on tax advisory and related services, and will operate as a single supplier framework. Procurement of the services will cover the provision of advice known and anticipated tax consequences which flow from SE and SoSE activities. It is anticipated that this framework will commence on the 1st of April 2020 for a period of 3 years, with an option to extend for a further period of 12 months.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Enterprise (SE) and South of Scotland Enterprise (SoSE) are looking to establish a framework to deliver on tax advisory and related services, and will operate as a single supplier framework. Procurement of the services will cover the provision of advice known and anticipated tax consequences which flow from SE and SoSE activities. It is anticipated that this framework will commence on the 1st of April 2020 for a period of 3 years, with an option to extend for a further period of 12 months.

Renewal: An optional extension of 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000612446
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386060
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

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


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79221000 - Tax consultancy services

79222000 - Tax-return preparation services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20205 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
SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE
Additional Buyers

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

SOUTH OF SCOTLAND ENTERPRISE

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
natalie.dalgoutte@scotent.co.uk, sosep@scotborders.gov.uk, spoeprocurement@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1412425466, +44 1412482700, +44 1414686024

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 6HQ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ERNST & YOUNG LLP (EY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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