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title: "CO0443 Corporate Multi-Tax Advisory Service 2"
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# CO0443 Corporate Multi-Tax Advisory Service 2

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-77eaf03c-c2e5-4577-9f55-89140332facc

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## Summary

Essex County Council has completed the procurement process for the "CO0443 Corporate Multi-Tax Advisory Service 2" contract, classified under the "Tax consultancy services" industry category (CPV: 79221000). The Council sought a supplier to offer comprehensive multi-tax advisory services via remote digital access options with a provision for on-site presence when necessary. This contract, valued at £142,825, was awarded to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP and spans from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2027. The procurement method was indicated as "Other", and the final award was published on 23rd July 2024. The service aims to complement the ECC Financial Accounting Team, ensuring efficient tax advisory services across various channels.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in tax consultancy, particularly those capable of delivering services remotely with occasional on-site engagements. Such contracts are ideal for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can provide high-quality, flexible advisory services, leveraging digital platforms to meet client needs. Additionally, larger established consultancy firms like PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP excel in such competitive markets due to their robust infrastructures and extensive expertise. Businesses aiming to branch into public sector contracts or expand their advisory portfolios would find such opportunities lucrative and capable of fostering sustained growth.

## Notice

The Council is seeking a supplier to provide a multi-tax advisory service covering all relevant indirect and direct taxes. The service should be provided through a mix of channels as deemed appropriate but should be based on remote digital access options (e.g. Microsoft Teams, e-mail, etc) with an option for on-site physical presence for distinct pieces of work. The service is expected to work closely with and complement the ECC Financial Accounting Team.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebba832b-c26a-4a9b-9375-73fb93c1d1f0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £142,825 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £142,825 |
| 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79221000 - Tax consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2024 at 11:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebba832b-c26a-4a9b-9375-73fb93c1d1f0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebba832b-c26a-4a9b-9375-73fb93c1d1f0
  23rd July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.essex.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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