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VAT & Associated Tax Advice

EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The East Dunbartonshire Council has awarded a contract for VAT & Associated Tax Advice to LAVAT Consulting Ltd, trading as PSTAX. The procurement process was completed on 6th March 2024. The procurement method used was an open procedure for services. The contract is currently active, signed on 28th November 2023. The specific service involves providing ad hoc advice on VAT and employment tax issues. The location of the procurement is in Kirkintilloch, UK. The industry category is General Public Services.

This tender for VAT & Associated Tax Advice by the East Dunbartonshire Council can create business opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in tax consulting. Businesses providing specialised tax advice services would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The contract allows for additional training on VAT awareness and legislative changes during the contract term, making it suitable for firms offering continuous training and consultancy services in tax matters. The procurement stage is at the award phase, presenting a growth opportunity for companies established in the tax advisory sector.

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Notice Title

VAT & Associated Tax Advice

Notice Description

Provision of advice on VAT and associated tax advice for council staff.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The service to be provided under this contract is Ad hoc VAT and Employment Tax advice on specific issues as they arise over the term of the contract. The service is intended to provide appropriate tax advice for any employee as and when they require it during normal working hours.

Options: Additional Training my be required on General VAT awareness and also for any changes in legislation during the timeframe of the contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000746648
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR500233
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

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

79221000 - Tax consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£33,650 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
October 2027

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKINTILLOCH
Postcode
G66 1TJ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire
Delivery Location
TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond

Local Authority
East Dunbartonshire
Electoral Ward
Lenzie and Kirkintilloch South
Westminster Constituency
Mid Dunbartonshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LAVAT CONSULTING LTD, T/A PSTAX

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