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Award of Provision of VAT Consultancy Services to the named Academic Partners of the University o...

INVERNESS COLLEGE UHI (ALSO KNOWN AS UHI INVERNESS)

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23 Feb 2026 at 17:58

Summary of the contracting process

Inverness College UHI, also known as UHI Inverness, has awarded a contract for VAT consultancy services under a joint engagement scheme involving several academic partners affiliated with the University of the Highlands and Islands. This contract has been concluded through a mini-competition under Lot 6 of the NHS Consultancy and Advisory Services for Health Framework Agreement (SBS10197), with Liaison Financial Services Ltd named as the supplier. The procurement process is part of the award stage, completed as of 23 February 2026. This initiative is categorised under services, specifically tax consultancy services, and encompasses partners such as UHI Moray, UHI North, West and Hebrides, UHI Perth, Sabhal Mor Ostaig, and the Scottish Association for Marine Science. The principal location for this contract is Inverness, Scotland.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in tax consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in providing VAT advisory solutions. Since the contract involves multiple academic partners, this can result in extensive engagement across diverse educational sectors, fostering business growth through lasting partnerships. Companies experienced in navigating framework agreements and joint contracts, especially those with a foothold in the services industry, are well-suited to benefit from such opportunities. Liaison Financial Services Ltd, based in Worcester, has successfully capitalised on this tender with a contract valued at £140,080 GBP, highlighting the potential financial and strategic gains available to similar businesses.

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Notice Title

Award of Provision of VAT Consultancy Services to the named Academic Partners of the University o...

Notice Description

The named Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands are seeking to appoint a Contractor for the Provision of VAT Consultancy Services, in the form of a joint contract.The named Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands are:- UHI Inverness- UHI Moray- UHI North, West and Hebrides- UHI Perth- Sabhal Mor Ostaig- Scottish Association for Marine SciencePlease note this contract shall take the form of a joint contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000816225
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550190
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
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

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
£140,080 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INVERNESS COLLEGE UHI (ALSO KNOWN AS UHI INVERNESS)
Additional Buyers

CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL

FIFE COUNCIL

FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND

NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE

NHS LANARKSHIRE

NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL

SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 9DB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness South
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
20
Supplier Names

3X1

AECOM

ATKINSREALIS

BLAKE STEVENSON

BMES (SCOTLAND

CAS DUNCAN

COLLECTE LOCALISATION SATELLITES (CLS

CONTINUITY2

CURRIE & BROWN

ECHOMASTER MARINE

FISHER SCIENTIFIC

KSO RESEARCH

LARGS YACHT HAVEN

LIAISON FINANCIAL SERVICES

LIFE TECHNOLOGIES

PLAYSCAPES SCOTLAND

PYE TAIT LTD (TRADING AS PYE TAIT CONSULTING

SCOTFAST

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE

WATER RESCUE SCOTLAND

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