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title: "Provision of Tax Consultancy and related services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY"
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# Provision of Tax Consultancy and related services

Buyer: ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0d4118b1-395d-41c1-a74d-f5cbde929330

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Royal Berkshire Fire Authority seeking services for the "Provision of Tax Consultancy and related services." This contract, categorised under financial consultancy services, is located in the UK with a delivery address at RG31 7SD. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the contract period spans from 1st April 2020 to 31st January 2023. The tender was published on 18th May 2020, following the completion of the award stage on 1st April 2020, and was open until 26th March 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on financial consultancy services, particularly those capable of delivering support on complex taxation issues. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could benefit from participating in such tenders, as there is an emphasis on suitability for SMEs, making it a viable pathway for growth and expansion in this niche. Companies with expertise in tax implications, including areas such as PAYE, CIS, NI, VAT, and pensions, would be particularly well-suited to compete for future contracts in this sector.

## Notice

Provision of a helpdesk function to provide support on specific points relating to Direct or Indirect taxation, including PAYE, CIS, NI, VAT and Pensions, e.g. tax implications. Consultancy services for complex issues outside of the helpdesk function.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/841d3c0e-cf6b-46e0-aea4-897200732020 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,736 |
| 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 | ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | PINCENTS KILN |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG31 7SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | West Berkshire |
| Electoral ward | Tilehurst Birch Copse |
| Westminster constituency | Reading West and Mid Berkshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LAVAT CONSULTANCY LTD T/A PSTAX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services
- 72253000 - Helpdesk and support services

## Release History

- 18 May 2020 at 16:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/841d3c0e-cf6b-46e0-aea4-897200732020

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/841d3c0e-cf6b-46e0-aea4-897200732020
  18th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=32569&B=BLUELIGHT
  https://bluelight.eu-supply.com/
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/71935
  https://bluelight.eu-supply.com/

## Notice URLs

- https://bluelight.eu-supply.com/

## Provenance

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