--- title: "Invitation to Tender for: VAT Advice for Historic England Group" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1f4ab434-0d99-4f55-adb2-ed440d61c084" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1f4ab434-0d99-4f55-adb2-ed440d61c084" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1f4ab434-0d99-4f55-adb2-ed440d61c084.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1f4ab434-0d99-4f55-adb2-ed440d61c084.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HISTORIC ENGLAND" published: "2018-07-27" --- # Invitation to Tender for: VAT Advice for Historic England Group Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1f4ab434-0d99-4f55-adb2-ed440d61c084 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1f4ab434-0d99-4f55-adb2-ed440d61c084) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1f4ab434-0d99-4f55-adb2-ed440d61c084.json) ## Summary Historic England is inviting tenders for VAT consultancy services as part of their ongoing procurement process. The tender, titled "Invitation to Tender for: VAT Advice for Historic England Group," focuses on providing expert VAT advice to various entities, including government departments and charitable organisations. The procurement is currently in the active tender stage with a deadline for submissions set for 3rd September 2018. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1st October 2018 and will last until 30th September 2022. The tender is classified under the CPV code 79221000, denoting tax consultancy services, and is being conducted through an open procurement method, specifically an open procedure below the established threshold. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in tax consultancy, particularly those experienced in VAT advisory roles, to engage with a prominent buyer in the public sector. Companies that understand the nuances of VAT legislation and can provide tailored advice to a variety of organisations, such as non-departmental public bodies and charitable companies, would be well-positioned to compete effectively. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, offering them a chance to expand their portfolios within the public procurement landscape. ## Notice Background Historic England employs a permanent member of staff of a 0.5 FTE basis to cover day-to-day VAT queries and statutory requirements (e.g. VAT Return completion and submission) as well as provision of VAT advice to the members of the group and external customers. There are some queries we receive on which we would seek further advice and guidance to ensure that we are accounting for VAT appropriately. We also may require assistance and advice regarding regular communications with HMRC. What we are looking for Provision of advice on application of VAT legislation to a range of organisations, including: o Government Departments; o Non-Departmental Public Bodies; o Charitable Companies; o Unincorporated Charities; and o Trading Companies. Advice to extend to: o Capital Goods Scheme o Partial Exemption o EC Sales list o Option to Tax o Double Tax Relief o Gift Aid Additional information: As per attached tender document Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd3ef970-0403-4fbb-9d6e-4e37eadedd64 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Jul 2018 | | Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HISTORIC ENGLAND | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 2EH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Mannington and Western | | Westminster constituency | Swindon South | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79221000 - Tax consultancy services ## Release History - 27 Jul 2018 at 15:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd3ef970-0403-4fbb-9d6e-4e37eadedd64 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd3ef970-0403-4fbb-9d6e-4e37eadedd64 27th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historic-england/aspx/Home Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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