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title: "VAT Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# VAT Services

Buyer: COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a2fb22de-9f25-4c57-82bf-f3abe2720dba

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## Summary

The County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is seeking suppliers for its VAT Services tender (ID: SP1485). This procurement, classified under accounting and auditing services, is currently in the Award stage following the completion of the tender process. The contract, with an estimated value of £50,000, is intended to cover service reviews of invoices to identify VAT discrepancies. Important dates include the tender deadline, which was 19th July 2017, and the contract period extending from 28th August 2017 to 27th August 2019. The delivery address is located in the North East region of the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in accounting, auditing, and financial consulting. Companies capable of conducting detailed financial analyses and providing VAT-related training and advice could effectively compete for this contract. Businesses adept at identifying cost-saving measures and with experience in working with NHS organisations will find themselves well-positioned to succeed in this procurement process.

## Notice

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust required a supplier to carry out service reviews of invoices to identify under/over claims of VAT. This contract was award to BDO LLP.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50faa5ef-7036-42d3-96cd-2bb2222eb766 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 8 Oct 2017 - 8 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,000 |
| 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 | COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | PETERLEE |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR8 2RU |
| 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 | Shotton and South Hetton |
| Westminster constituency | Easington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

## Release History

- 25 Jan 2018 at 15:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50faa5ef-7036-42d3-96cd-2bb2222eb766
- 28 Jun 2017 at 10:35 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a85a873d-281d-46ca-a0dc-b1a7f583d93c
- 28 Jun 2017 at 10:31 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a85a873d-281d-46ca-a0dc-b1a7f583d93c
- 28 Jun 2017 at 10:27 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a85a873d-281d-46ca-a0dc-b1a7f583d93c
- 28 Jun 2017 at 10:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a85a873d-281d-46ca-a0dc-b1a7f583d93c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50faa5ef-7036-42d3-96cd-2bb2222eb766
  25th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a85a873d-281d-46ca-a0dc-b1a7f583d93c
  28th June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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