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title: "FURTHER COMPETITION FOR PROVISION OF TAX ADVICE AND CASE MANAGEMENT WORK UNDER FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT \"ESPO 664 CONSULTANCY SERVICES, LOT 2F TAX\""
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# FURTHER COMPETITION FOR PROVISION OF TAX ADVICE AND CASE MANAGEMENT WORK UNDER FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT "ESPO 664 CONSULTANCY SERVICES, LOT 2F TAX"

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-83a80b94-cff3-4c11-bbc4-4e55378a0641

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## Summary

Durham County Council is seeking tenders for the provision of tax advice and case management services under the ESPO 664 Framework for Consultancy Services, specifically Lot 2F for Tax. This procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract awarded on 7th August 2019 for a value of £60,000. The contract period began on 1st September 2019 and is set to conclude on 31st August 2023. The services are classified under the CPV code 79000000, which encompasses various business services, and the work will be delivered in the North East region of England.

This contract presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in tax consultancy and case management services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer tailored solutions. Given the contract's duration and scope, firms with expertise in navigating complex tax regulations and providing strategic advice would be particularly well-placed to compete. Businesses in the legal and consulting sectors can leverage this tender to expand their client base and enhance their service offerings within the public sector.

## Notice

Further competition for the provision of tax advice and case management work in relation to the ESPO 664 Framework for Consultancy Services, Lot 2f - Tax

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b787f1f-6b94-4ef6-8206-75c5c3ca8644 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ERNST & YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2020 at 09:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b787f1f-6b94-4ef6-8206-75c5c3ca8644

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b787f1f-6b94-4ef6-8206-75c5c3ca8644
  7th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk

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