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title: "CORP017 VAT Compliance and Advisory Services"
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# CORP017 VAT Compliance and Advisory Services

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0672ec18-4db8-462b-a255-07416a2f6cf9

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## Summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has completed a public procurement process for the provision of VAT Compliance and Advisory Services, with the contract awarded to Ernst & Young LLP. This call-off from a framework agreement falls under the industry category of Tax consultancy services and covers the South West region of the United Kingdom, specifically Taunton (postal code TA1 5DA). The procurement stage was concluded with an award publication on 28th January 2025, following the tender period ending on 20th January 2025. The contract period is set from 1st February 2025 to 31st January 2027, with a total contract value of £116,000.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in tax consultancy services to engage with the public sector and expand their client base. The contract's framework agreement method makes it particularly accessible to SMEs, although it was awarded to a large firm. Businesses with expertise in compliance and advisory services in the VAT field could find similar opportunities valuable for growth and establishing credibility by serving reputable organisations such as the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. SMEs specialising in tax services should monitor framework agreements for related opportunities to diversify and innovate within the public sector landscape.

## Notice

Provision of VAT Compliance and Advisory Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34f36704-7c02-4d82-b380-9da18f6a80ca |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £116,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £116,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 5DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ERNST & YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79221000 - Tax consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2025 at 15:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34f36704-7c02-4d82-b380-9da18f6a80ca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34f36704-7c02-4d82-b380-9da18f6a80ca
  28th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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