Award

VAT Advisory Services

CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for VAT Advisory Services, managed by Crown Estate Scotland, is now in the award stage with the contract being awarded to Deloitte LLP. The contracting authority is located in Edinburgh, UK, at Quartermile Two, 2nd Floor, 2 Lister Square, with the procurement process classified under the "services" industry category. This process was a limited tender, conducted without prior publication, under the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6187 Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3), Lot 4: Finance. The contract was signed on 23rd August 2024, and the maximum estimated value of this contract is £170,000.00 GBP, inclusive of indexation and all possible extension periods. The award was completed on 3rd September 2024.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in VAT advisory services to grow their clientele and portfolio, particularly those proficient in working with public sector clients. Although the contract was awarded to Deloitte LLP, businesses of all sizes, including large consultancies with experience in tax advisory services, would find such opportunities highly lucrative. Engaging in such contracts helps in building credibility and expanding market presence within the public sector. This specific procurement highlights the importance of being aligned with frameworks like the Crown Commercial Services to better position oneself for future opportunities.

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Notice Title

VAT Advisory Services

Notice Description

VAT advisory services

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this procurement exercise was to put a contract in place for tax advice.. The estimated maximum value of the contract (excluding VAT but including indexation and all possible extension periods) is 170,000.00 GBP, however this will be dependent on the volume of VAT Advisory Services required to be carried out on behalf of Crown Estate Scotland over the contract period.

Procurement Information

This procurement exercise was a mini competition conducted under the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6187 Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3) (Lot 4: Finance)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000776437
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP513387
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Aug 20241 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
CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DELOITTE

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