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title: "GB-Sheffield: HMRC SAO Tax Controls Testing"
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# GB-Sheffield: HMRC SAO Tax Controls Testing

Buyer: BRITISH BUSINESS BANK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ae495c57-c8fe-4765-8f3e-337973e5e124

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## Summary

The British Business Bank (BBB) has completed the procurement process for a consultancy service titled "GB-Sheffield: HMRC SAO Tax Controls Testing". This service falls under the industry category of Tax Consultancy Services and is aimed to ensure compliance with HMRC's Senior Accounting Officer (SAO) regime. The procurement stage is at the Award stage, and the contract, worth £27,000, was awarded to Ernst & Young LLP. The contract duration spans from 4th July 2024 to 3rd July 2025, and its geographical focus is on Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The procurement method details were not specified by BBB, and the tender period concluded on 14th May 2024.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for consultancy firms that specialise in tax compliance and controls assessment within major financial and regulatory frameworks. Large consultancy firms with an existing track record in tax advisory services can particularly benefit from engaging in similar tenders, expanding their portfolios and demonstrating their capability in handling significant compliance projects. Moreover, the successful completion of such projects can enhance a firm's reputation and competitiveness in securing future government contracts.

## Notice

Consultancy service to ensure BBB comply with HMRC's SAO regime. The contract will support BBB to assess the risks and controls and on a sample basis, test the operating effectiveness of controls. The contract was awarded in accordance with BBB's standing financial instructions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11006a07-a858-473b-a23d-be7ccb729f00 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 3 Jul 2024 - 3 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,000 |
| 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 | BRITISH BUSINESS BANK |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2GQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## 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

- 79221000 - Tax consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2024 at 09:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11006a07-a858-473b-a23d-be7ccb729f00

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11006a07-a858-473b-a23d-be7ccb729f00
  6th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=880719124
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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