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PROVISION OF TAX ADVICE SERVICES- SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY TRANSITION TO NEW QUALIFICATIONS BODY

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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31 Jul 2024 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is seeking specialist tax advisory services as part of the transition from the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) to a new qualifications body, Qualifications Scotland. This procurement process falls under the Education and General Public Services categories and is currently in the tender stage using an open procedure. Key dates include the tender period ending on 12 August 2024 and the award period starting immediately after. The procuring entity, the Scottish Government, is located at Victoria Quay, Leith Docks, Edinburgh, with further contact details provided for enquiries. This procurement is tailored to ensure tax neutrality during the asset and staff transfer process, expected to complete by Autumn 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for firms specialising in tax advice services, particularly those with expertise in handling complex asset transfers within public sector bodies. Companies that can navigate the intricacies of tax liabilities and provide strategic guidance on tax-neutral mechanisms will find this contract beneficial for business growth. The open procurement method favours businesses capable of electronic submissions, making it accessible to a broad range of service providers proficient in public procurement requirements and the specifics of Scottish educational reforms.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PROVISION OF TAX ADVICE SERVICES- SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY TRANSITION TO NEW QUALIFICATIONS BODY

Notice Description

PROVISION OF TAX ADVICE SERVICES - HMRC have advised that there are potential tax liabilities, charges or risks that come with transferring assets etc from one public body to another. They have informed us there are available mechanisms that enable these transfers to be treated as "tax neutral". To identify what these charges and liabilities may be the Scottish Government is seeking specialist tax advisory services that can support us to make transfers from the SQA to the new qualifications body that are tax neutral, and any other connected purposes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

An extensive education reform programme is underway in Scotland. As part of this reform, the new qualifications body will replace the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA). This is being taken forward by the Scottish Government's Directorate for Education Reform. The new qualification body (to be known as Qualifications Scotland) will assume all the responsibilities of the SQA. In order to do this, all staff and assets need to transfer to the new body by its establishment date, currently expected by Autumn 2025, and that the SQA can be dissolved at this point in time or afterwards. HMRC have advised that there are potential tax liabilities, charges or risks that come with transferring assets etc from one public body to another. They have informed us there are available mechanisms that enable these transfers to be treated as "tax neutral". To identify what these charges and liabilities may be the Scottish Government is seeking specialist tax advisory services that can support us to make transfers from the SQA to the new qualifications body that are tax neutral, and any other connected purposes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000773914
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510970
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
marc.jones@gov.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
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
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Further Information

Notice Documents

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