Award

Provision of VAT Services

SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

24 Nov 2021 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

05 Aug 2021 at 00:00

Tender

15 Jul 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service has conducted a procurement process for the "Provision of VAT Services". This contract falls under the services industry category and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement method was an open procedure, with the tender period having ended on 16 August 2021. The contract, valued at £467,000, was awarded to Gardiner & Theobald on 23 November 2021, following a complete submission from three bidders, all of whom were foreign entities outside the EU.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in VAT recovery services, particularly those with experience in public sector engagements. Companies that possess relevant professional accreditations such as the Chartered Institute of Taxation or the Association of Taxation Technicians, alongside adequate liability insurance, would be well-positioned to pursue such contracts. The nature of the services required highlights a demand for skilled suppliers capable of navigating complex VAT regulations and offering strategic insights into tax recovery processes, paving the way for business growth in this niche market.

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Notice Title

Provision of VAT Services

Notice Description

Provision of VAT Services for the SCTS.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The SCTS requires a Supplier to identify additional VAT recovery from projects within the Property Services Unit (PSU) of the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) under the relevant Contracted Out Service (COS) headings.

Renewal: Option to extend for 2 x 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000660233
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV433823
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£467,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
TBC

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sarah.mcfarlane@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1314443300

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH11 3XD
Post Town
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
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GARDINER & THEOBALD

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