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title: "BBC Group 2018-19 MS Tax"
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# BBC Group 2018-19 MS Tax

Buyer: NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9019c0b3-9bda-4b74-8bf9-c0088165535a

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "BBC Group 2018-19 MS Tax" contract, initiated by the National Audit Office, is in the award stage. This tender falls within the financial auditing services industry category and is located in London, England. The award of this contract, valued at £114,000, was announced on 21 November 2018 and the contract period is set to commence on 3 December 2018, concluding on 3 August 2019. The procurement method employed for this contract was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement used to secure the supplier, Moore Stephens.

This tender presents an opportunity for larger service-oriented firms, especially those with expertise in financial auditing and an understanding of complex tax regulations such as IR35. Companies with experience in managing audit risks, particularly in the public sector, may find themselves well-suited to compete for future opportunities in this realm. Engaging in this contract can enhance a company's visibility within government circles and contribute to its growth in the financial services market.

## Notice

*IR35 - over the course of 2017-18, a number of pay-related issues, including the impact of changes to IR35 taxation rules, were identified as an audit risk. Accounting for people-related matters (including IR35) continues to be a significant risk in 2018-19. From the BBC Group Tax perspective also, IR35 is considered to be the most significant area of risk. *Commercial taxation requirements - including UK Corporation Tax and VAT; *International operations - the BBC is located in over 90 different territories and, in particular, its commercial operations are subject to overseas taxation requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2e6d7b2-f18f-450d-ad3a-f2de0f54503f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 3 Dec 2018 - 3 Aug 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £114,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £114,000 |
| 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 | NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1W 9SP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Pimlico North |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MOORE STEPHENS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212100 - Financial auditing services

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2019 at 11:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2e6d7b2-f18f-450d-ad3a-f2de0f54503f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2e6d7b2-f18f-450d-ad3a-f2de0f54503f
  25th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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