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title: "AWARDED - Tax advice for formation of wholly owned company"
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# AWARDED - Tax advice for formation of wholly owned company

Buyer: STEVENAGE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2ea44396-43b9-4284-aa6c-559e57414084

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## Summary

The procurement process relates to the provision of tax advice for the formation of a wholly owned company, awarded to Grant Thornton UK LLP by Stevenage Borough Council, based in England. The tender was categorised under financial consultancy services with a contract value of £50,000, procured through a direct method as a single tender action (below threshold). The contract period spans from 16th May 2018 to 30th October 2019, while the official award notification was published on 16th July 2019.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth for consultancies and professional service firms specialising in financial and tax advisory services. Businesses that possess the capability to deliver expert financial consulting within local government frameworks and have experience in forming corporate structures would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. Smaller enterprises might find it challenging due to the nature of the contract, which has been awarded directly to a large firm.

## Notice

AWARDED Tax advice for formation of wholly owned company

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02226685-3b98-44ab-a09e-9a6236e5f33f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 15 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 15 May 2018 - 30 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | STEVENAGE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | STEVENAGE |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG1 1HN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Stevenage |
| Electoral ward | Old Town |
| Westminster constituency | Stevenage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRANT THORNTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2019 at 14:35 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02226685-3b98-44ab-a09e-9a6236e5f33f
- 5 Feb 2019 at 13:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02226685-3b98-44ab-a09e-9a6236e5f33f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02226685-3b98-44ab-a09e-9a6236e5f33f
  16th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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