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title: "GB-London: Tax Advisory Service"
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# GB-London: Tax Advisory Service

Buyer: THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bb78e2e5-c5cf-4b9f-9bcd-6b6003de189f

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## Summary

The Arts Council of England is seeking bids for a Tax Advisory Service contract valued at £50,000 over a four-year term, with a minimum value of £25,000. This open tender process, currently in the tender stage, has a submission deadline of 15 March 2021. The service is primarily focused on ensuring proper taxation compliance for the Arts Council and will be conducted in London, with potential delivery in various locations applicable to the contract.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in tax consultancy services. Businesses with expertise in providing taxation help desk functions, training on employment taxation and VAT, and advisory support on complex tax issues would be particularly suited to compete. Companies that can demonstrate a strong understanding of the nuances of UK tax regulations relevant to the arts and culture sector will have a competitive advantage in this tender.

## Notice

The key objective of the tax advisory services contract is to provide a service to the Chief Financial Accountant to ensure that the Arts Council pays the right taxation itself, and that a consistent, fair treatment is applied in the taxation of Arts Council funding. Arts Council England requires the provision of a tax advisory service which must include: A.A help desk function to advise on all taxation issues which arise on a day to day basis, accessible to defined key members of Finance department staff B.regular bulletins and timely updates on tax issues pertinent to the Arts Council's business. C.update training for finance staff on employment taxation and VAT. D.specific project work for issues which arise helping the Arts Council defend or challenge tax rulings from HMRC. E.access to wider tax professional/legal advice for more complex matters. The maximum value applicable to the contract is 40,000 GBP excluding VAT over a 4 year term. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2ffccf5-e001-4f7b-b65c-4a2b01d28192 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC1B 3HF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Bloomsbury |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79221000 - Tax consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2021 at 14:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2ffccf5-e001-4f7b-b65c-4a2b01d28192

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2ffccf5-e001-4f7b-b65c-4a2b01d28192
  19th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-Tax-Advisory-Service/SCV74692CP
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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