--- title: "1956/LM - Tax Advisory Services Framework Agreement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-67aa19f2-6972-4418-8212-b6dff177f481" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-67aa19f2-6972-4418-8212-b6dff177f481" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-67aa19f2-6972-4418-8212-b6dff177f481.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-67aa19f2-6972-4418-8212-b6dff177f481.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2019-03-20" --- # 1956/LM - Tax Advisory Services Framework Agreement Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-67aa19f2-6972-4418-8212-b6dff177f481 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-67aa19f2-6972-4418-8212-b6dff177f481) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-67aa19f2-6972-4418-8212-b6dff177f481.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield is conducting a public procurement process for a Framework Agreement titled "1956/LM - Tax Advisory Services Framework Agreement." This procurement falls under the industry category of tax consultancy services and is located in Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber, UK. Currently, the procurement is in the Award stage, with the closing date for submissions having been 29th May 2018. The contract value is set at £108,000, and the contract period runs from 1st July 2018 to 30th June 2021. The procurement method used is an open procedure below threshold, allowing a range of suppliers to participate. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in tax consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in areas such as Corporation Tax, Value Added Tax, Customs Duties, and Employment Taxes both domestic and international. The University seeks to appoint between five to seven providers for its Tax Advisory Panel. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to compete, as the tender is open to them, thereby fostering a competitive environment that can lead to business growth and the establishment of long-term partnerships within the education sector. ## Notice The University Of Sheffield wishes to create a Framework Agreement to provide high quality tax advice in areas affecting the strategic and operational workings of a large and complex research intensive university, which will include the provision of services with international reach. The University wishes to appoint a framework of providers to form a Tax Advisory Panel, with each firm providing a comprehensive service across some or all of the following categories according to their fields of expertise. We expect to appoint between 5-7 providers subject to suitability. * Corporation Tax LOT A * Value Added Tax LOT B * Customs Duties LOT C * UK Employment Taxes and Social Securities LOT D * International Employment Taxes and Social Securities LOT E The Group Tax and VAT Managers will require a one to one relationship with key staff at the appropriate level for the service being provided. Any queries or requests for clarification regarding this Invitation to Tender should be submitted through the University's e tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield via the Correspondence facility. Your tender response must be submitted through the University's on line e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield to arrive by the date and time specified above. Late tenders will not be considered. Closing date for receipt of tenders: 29th May 2018 at 12 noon (UK time). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/236aa67f-76de-453f-803e-a17c7aac110e | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Mar 2019 | | Submission deadline | 29 May 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 29 Jun 2018 | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2018 - 15 Jul 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £108,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £108,000 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD | | Locality | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S10 2TN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield | | Local authority | Sheffield | | Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale | | Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 4 | | Supplier names | DELOITTE; GRANT THORNTON; KPMG; PRICEWATERHOUSE COOPERS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79221000 - Tax consultancy services - 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services ## Release History - 20 Mar 2019 at 13:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/236aa67f-76de-453f-803e-a17c7aac110e - 27 Apr 2018 at 08:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b2ad315-3daa-4f8b-9ac1-c3c43482b9ea - 27 Apr 2018 at 08:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b2ad315-3daa-4f8b-9ac1-c3c43482b9ea ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/236aa67f-76de-453f-803e-a17c7aac110e 20th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b2ad315-3daa-4f8b-9ac1-c3c43482b9ea 27th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield Your tender response must be submitted through the University's on line e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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