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DA0335 Tax Advisory Services 2025

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has awarded a call-off contract for tax advisory services titled "DA0335 Tax Advisory Services 2025" through the APUC Tax Services Framework (Reference PFB1040 AP), Lot 11L. The awarding process was completed on 31 March 2025, and the contract commences on 1 April 2025, with a duration of three years and extension options of two additional 12-month terms. With a total value of GBP 850,000, the contract includes services such as direct taxes, UK and overseas corporation tax preparation, country-by-country reporting, SDLT and LBTT charitable reliefs, customs duties for import/export support, VAT/indirect tax support for capital projects, global mobility, and employment tax. Located in Edinburgh (UKM75), this award marks the completion stage of the procurement process.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for tax consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in comprehensive tax advisory services and support, including corporation tax, VAT, customs duties, and employment tax. The contract being awarded to KPMG highlights the demand for expertise in handling complex tax regulations and providing strategic advice, which can drive business growth for firms with similar capabilities. Businesses capable of delivering targeted tax solutions and possessing the infrastructure to support the extensive requirements laid out by the University of Edinburgh will find this tender particularly suitable for expanding their portfolio and strengthening their market presence within the education sector.

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Notice Title

DA0335 Tax Advisory Services 2025

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh has awarded a call-off contract via the APUC Tax Services Framework (Reference PFB1040 AP), Lot 11L. The call off award follows completion of a desktop evaluation against the University's requirement, as per the framework award rules. The scope of the contract is for provision of (including but not restricted to) the following: > Direct Taxes > UK and overseas Corporation Tax, including: - Preparation of UK Corporation Tax (CT) computations for the University and approx. 8 nominated trading subsidiaries and partnerships. - Assistance with the preparation of the University's statutory Country By Country reporting in XML format (advice on master and local file reporting requirements in applicable overseas territories and/or other transfer pricing documentation requirements, may also be required) > SDLT and LBTT and charitable reliefs > Customs Duties - Import and Export support > VAT/Indirect Tax Support - including Capital Projects: > Provision of specialist VAT advice (including but not limited to, general advice on VAT issues including VAT liability, international sales taxes, application of charitable VAT reliefs and VAT recovery etc) as required, for the University and its subsidiaries. > Global Mobility > Employment Tax The contract Term is 3 years. The contract start date is 01 April 2025 Extension options of 2 x 12 months are also included in the award.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh has awarded a call-off contract via the APUC Tax Services Framework (Reference PFB1040 AP), Lot 11L. The call off award follows completion of a desktop evaluation against the University's requirement, as per the framework award rules. The scope of the contract is for provision of (including but not restricted to) the following: > Direct Taxes > UK and overseas Corporation Tax, including: - Preparation of UK Corporation Tax (CT) computations for the University and approx. 8 nominated trading subsidiaries and partnerships. - Assistance with the preparation of the University's statutory Country By Country reporting in XML format (advice on master and local file reporting requirements in applicable overseas territories and/or other transfer pricing documentation requirements, may also be required) > SDLT and LBTT and charitable reliefs > Customs Duties - Import and Export support > VAT/Indirect Tax Support - including Capital Projects: > Provision of specialist VAT advice (including but not limited to, general advice on VAT issues including VAT liability, international sales taxes, application of charitable VAT reliefs and VAT recovery etc) as required, for the University and its subsidiaries. > Global Mobility > Employment Tax The contract Term is 3 years. The contract start date is 01 April 2025 Extension options of 2 x 12 months are also included in the award.

Procurement Information

This contract was awarded via framework call-off following application of a desktop evaluation. No further call for competition was required under this process

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000794999
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527288
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
£850,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months 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
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mritchi7@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502759

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
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
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KPMG

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527288
    DA0335 Tax Advisory Services 2025 - The University of Edinburgh has awarded a call-off contract via the APUC Tax Services Framework (Reference PFB1040 AP), Lot 11L. The call off award follows completion of a desktop evaluation against the University's requirement, as per the framework award rules. The scope of the contract is for provision of (including but not restricted to) the following: > Direct Taxes > UK and overseas Corporation Tax, including: - Preparation of UK Corporation Tax (CT) computations for the University and approx. 8 nominated trading subsidiaries and partnerships. - Assistance with the preparation of the University's statutory Country By Country reporting in XML format (advice on master and local file reporting requirements in applicable overseas territories and/or other transfer pricing documentation requirements, may also be required) > SDLT and LBTT and charitable reliefs > Customs Duties - Import and Export support > VAT/Indirect Tax Support - including Capital Projects: > Provision of specialist VAT advice (including but not limited to, general advice on VAT issues including VAT liability, international sales taxes, application of charitable VAT reliefs and VAT recovery etc) as required, for the University and its subsidiaries. > Global Mobility > Employment Tax The contract Term is 3 years. The contract start date is 01 April 2025 Extension options of 2 x 12 months are also included in the award.

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