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Advice to HES on VAT for Listed Buildings

HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Historic Environment Scotland involves a tender for the project titled "Advice to HES on VAT for Listed Buildings" in the Tourism, Conservation, and Built Environment industry category. Located in Edinburgh, UKM75, the buying organisation seeks research to evaluate the VAT situation for listed buildings. The procurement stage is currently in the active status, with a tender deadline of February 10th, 2023. The contracting authority is seeking suppliers to engage with other public sector bodies in Scotland to provide evidence for a possible advocacy campaign.

This tender from Historic Environment Scotland presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs, interested in providing research services related to VAT issues for listed buildings. Suppliers with expertise in taxation, historic conservation, and stakeholder engagement would be well-suited to compete. The project, focusing on the potential benefits of a VAT rebate scheme, requires suppliers to showcase their ability to collaborate with various public sector entities in Scotland. Understanding the tourism and conservation sectors will be crucial for successful participation in this open procedure procurement.

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Notice Title

Advice to HES on VAT for Listed Buildings

Notice Description

The purpose of this research is to find out if the VAT situation for listed buildings is a significant barrier to their reuse and/or maintenance. We are looking for evidence to support a possible advocacy and awareness raising campaign about the benefits of a VAT rebate scheme, but we need defensible background information to be able to demonstrate the potential impact and value of such a scheme as a first step to thinking about this. 1.5 The work will involve the Supplier undertaking research to provide evidence or otherwise as to the effect a VAT rebate scheme would make in Scotland. The successful supplier will be expected to engage with other public sector bodies such as Scottish Government, Local Government, RICS and other relevant parties.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this research is to find out if the VAT situation for listed buildings is a significant barrier to their reuse and/or maintenance. We are looking for evidence to support a possible advocacy and awareness raising campaign about the benefits of a VAT rebate scheme, but we need defensible background information to be able to demonstrate the potential impact and value of such a scheme as a first step to thinking about this.

Renewal: Although this is a short term project we would like to extend for up to a further 6 months as an option.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000720365
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB472057
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79412000 - Financial management 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
23 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20233 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
HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Ben Hopkin, Fiona Fretwell
Contact Email
ben.hopkin@hes.scot, procurement@hes.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1316688791, +44 1316688866

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH9 1SH
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Southside/Newington
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HARLOW CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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