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Review and audit of internal IR35 processes

SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICES

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Services have initiated a tender for the review and audit of internal IR35 processes. The procurement process is in the planning stage and the deadline for future notices is May 1, 2024. This opportunity falls under the industry category of "Public order and safety" and is based in Edinburgh, UK. The buying organisation is seeking a company with specialist knowledge of IR35 legislation and experience in supporting public sector organisations to review and audit their internal processes.

This tender by the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Services provides an opportunity for businesses with expertise in IR35 legislation and experience in the public sector to compete. Companies able to operate in Scotland and with a strong understanding of IR35 legislation, case law, and procedures can benefit from this opportunity. The tender aims to improve the assessment processes for IR35 status and dispute handling, aligning with best practices and HMRC guidance to enhance operational efficiency in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Review and audit of internal IR35 processes

Notice Description

We require the services of a company with specialist knowledge of IR35 legislation, case law and procedures to review and audit our internal IR35 processes. The company should have experience of supporting public sector organisations. They should be located in or able to operate in Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

We require the services of a company with specialist knowledge of IR35 legislation, case law and procedures to review and audit our internal IR35 processes. The company should have experience of supporting public sector organisations. They should be located in or able to operate in Scotland. The specialist should provide recommendations to improve our processes for assessing IR35 status and handling disputes in line with best practice and HMRC guidance based on a review of these processes and an audit of a sample of assessments conducted by SCTS.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000762906
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR502427
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

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


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

79221000 - Tax consultancy services

79414000 - Human resources 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
4 Apr 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 May 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR502427
    Review and audit of internal IR35 processes - We require the services of a company with specialist knowledge of IR35 legislation, case law and procedures to review and audit our internal IR35 processes. The company should have experience of supporting public sector organisations. They should be located in or able to operate in Scotland.

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