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title: "Making Tax Digital"
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# Making Tax Digital

Buyer: STAR PROCUREMENT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b4cfb2a8-83c3-4db5-8d13-a62ee7f2d522

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Making Tax Digital" was conducted by STAR Procurement Limited on behalf of Trafford Council. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on tax preparation software packages, and has a total contract value of £35,000. The tender was completed with the contract awarded to Price Waterhouse Coopers LLP on November 10, 2020, with the contract period running from November 18, 2020, to January 29, 2026. The tender period ended on November 4, 2020, and delivery is to be made to the location with the postal code M32 0TH.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in tax preparation software and compliance solutions to expand their reach. Companies that meet HMRC requirements and have passed the necessary testing are particularly well-suited to compete. As the procurement method utilised was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, small and medium-sized enterprises with innovative software solutions could leverage this opportunity for growth in the public sector.

## Notice

Trafford Council needed a software solution to comply with HMRC legislation that requires all VAT returns to be sent via a digital link. The software can only be procured from a listed provider which has passed the HMRC testing regime.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4427a44-efcd-4a13-a967-c4ce3b5d6593 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 18 Nov 2020 - 29 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,000 |
| 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 | STAR PROCUREMENT LIMITED |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M32 0TH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Gorse Hill & Cornbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Stretford and Urmston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRICE WATERHOUSE COOPERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48412000 - Tax preparation software package

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2020 at 16:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4427a44-efcd-4a13-a967-c4ce3b5d6593

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4427a44-efcd-4a13-a967-c4ce3b5d6593
  3rd December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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