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30 Apr 2026 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

Perth & Kinross Council awarded a contract for the provision of VAT advisory services to AAB Business & Tax Advisory LLP. The contract, identified as "Award of PKC13766 VAT Advisor," falls under the category of general public services and is located in the UKM77 region. The procurement process was at the contract award stage, completed without prior publication due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. The contract, valued at £13,500, is active for a period of three years, signed on 26th January 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in tax consultancy, particularly those offering VAT advisory services. The procurement was conducted through a limited procedure without a call for competition, indicating a need for highly specialised technical expertise. Given that the contract was awarded to a small to medium-sized enterprise, similar businesses with relevant skills in financial advising and tax consultancy can position themselves well for such specialised public sector contracts in future tendering opportunities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Award of PKC13766 VAT Advisor

Notice Description

Provides advice and guidance on application of tax advice

Lot Information

Lot 1

VAT Helpline service. Provides advice and guidance on application of tax advice. Contract is for 3 year period.. This contract is for a 3 year period

Procurement Information

Exemption form completed and approved.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000821974
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554892
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
Perth & Kinross Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PERTH
Postcode
PH1 5PH
Postcode Area
Perth
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

Local Authority
Perth and Kinross
Electoral Ward
Perth City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Perth and Kinross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AAB BUSINESS & TAX ADVISORY LLP

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