Award

P24-0068 Tax Advisory Services

SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 May 2024 at 00:00

Tender

28 Nov 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the public contract titled "P24-0068 Tax Advisory Services" involves Scottish Enterprise and South of Scotland Enterprise Agency seeking to establish a framework for tax advisory and related services. The buying organisations are Scottish Enterprise, South of Scotland Enterprise Agency, and Glasgow Sheriff Court. The contract falls under the services category, with the procurement method being an open procedure. Key dates include the tender period ending on January 17, 2024, and the bid opening on the same date.

This public procurement opportunity for tax advisory services can benefit businesses interested in providing tax-related advice. Companies specialising in financial consultancy and tax advisory services are well-suited to compete. The contract, awarded to Ernst & Young LLP (EY), presents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses seeking to expand their service portfolio. With a contract value of £1,000,000, this opportunity is significant for firms aiming to engage with public sector organisations in Scotland.

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Notice Title

P24-0068 Tax Advisory Services

Notice Description

Scottish Enterprise and South of Scotland Enterprise 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Enterprise and South of Scotland Enterprise 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.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000751532
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY504462
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

79221000 - Tax consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
November 2027

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 AGENCY

Contact Name
Lesley Reid
Contact Email
caitlin.frail@gov.scot, finance@sose.scot, gordon.hutton@scotent.co.uk, lesley.reid@scotent.co.uk, spoeprocurement@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1412420133, +44 1412425466, +44 1414686024, +44 1750535901

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
TLM Scotland

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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