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

Buyer: ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-49835a98-4b9b-41d1-b3d5-ef82551b68b1

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## Summary

The Royal Berkshire Fire Authority is seeking proposals for the "Provision of Tax Consultancy and related services" as part of an open tender process. This procurement falls under the financial consultancy services category and aims to establish a helpdesk function for tax-related inquiries, including areas such as PAYE and VAT. The tender period will close on 26 March 2020, with the contract expected to commence on 1 May 2020 and run until 30 April 2025. The work will be delivered at addresses across the United Kingdom and several British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in financial consultancy and tax advisory services. Organisations well-versed in providing helpdesk support, particularly in complex taxation issues, will find a good fit for their services within this framework. As the contract period spans five years, successful bidders can expect not only immediate engagement but also the potential for ongoing relationships and revenue growth with the Royal Berkshire Fire Authority.

## 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/ae69a20b-b25c-46e9-8e9b-9e65c9957976 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2020 - 30 Apr 2025 |
| 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 | 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 |

## 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

- 20 Mar 2020 at 11:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae69a20b-b25c-46e9-8e9b-9e65c9957976

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae69a20b-b25c-46e9-8e9b-9e65c9957976
  20th March 2020 - Opportunity 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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