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title: "CA16919 - RFQ 2025 45 - VAT Advisory Services"
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# CA16919 - RFQ 2025 45 - VAT Advisory Services

Buyer: NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8ef62d1e-92f6-4d4e-ad73-48a90a286e0a

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## Summary

The Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) engaged PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) LLP for VAT advisory services in a procurement process classified under tax consultancy services. This contract, identified as CA16919, falls under the services category and is a part of an Open procedure via the CCS Framework Management Consultancy Framework Four (MCF4) RM6309 Lot 4. The award stage concluded on 17 April 2026, marking the initiation of the contract period from 16 February 2026 to 15 January 2028. The advisory services include VAT, IR35, reverse charges, Construction Industry Scheme (CIS), EU exit tax issues, and updates from HMRC. This procurement attracts small and medium-sized enterprises, given its suitability criteria favouring SMEs.

This contract presents a favourable opportunity for tax consultancy firms particularly those well-versed in VAT and associated tax advisory services. It aligns with businesses seeking to extend their consultancy footprint within the public sector. Firms specialising in compliance guidance, detailed reporting, and offering expertise on HMRC updates will find this opportunity beneficial for business growth. Engaging with the council offers access to a variety of geographical markets including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and beyond, encouraging broader business engagement and expansion potential.

## Notice

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council would like to engage the service of a suitably qualified and experienced organization to provide advice and guidance in relation to Value Added Tax (VAT) and any other relevant tax advice, to include but not restricted to IR35, reverse charges, Construction industry Scheme (CIS) and any EU exit tax issues. To provide guidance and advice on any new HMRC or tax rates/notices. To provide assessment, compliance guidance and provide detailed reports on findings and recommendations if required. This is completed through Mini Competition through CCS Framework Management Consultancy Framework Four (MCF4) RM6309 Lot 4 To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16919. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16919 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53d04088-325f-44f7-baa9-8eaa04719d56 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Feb 2026 - 15 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,000 |
| 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 | NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD) |
| Locality | NEWRY |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT35 8DJ |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN08 Newry, Mourne and Down |
| Local authority | Newry, Mourne and Down |
| Electoral ward | Ballybot |
| Westminster constituency | Newry and Armagh |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRICEWATER HOUSE COOPERS (PWC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79221000 - Tax consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2026 at 11:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53d04088-325f-44f7-baa9-8eaa04719d56

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53d04088-325f-44f7-baa9-8eaa04719d56
  17th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

## Provenance

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