--- title: "Independent VAT Advisory Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d60be8b2-7402-4704-a25b-04901db26b01" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d60be8b2-7402-4704-a25b-04901db26b01" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d60be8b2-7402-4704-a25b-04901db26b01.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d60be8b2-7402-4704-a25b-04901db26b01.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2018-07-02" --- # Independent VAT Advisory Service Buyer: N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d60be8b2-7402-4704-a25b-04901db26b01 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d60be8b2-7402-4704-a25b-04901db26b01) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d60be8b2-7402-4704-a25b-04901db26b01.json) ## Summary The N E L Commissioning Support Unit is currently seeking bids for an "Independent VAT Advisory Service" in the financial auditing services sector, located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement process is at the Tender stage, with the deadline for bid submissions set for 12:00pm on 23 July 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 1 September 2018 for an initial duration of 12 months, with the possibility of a 12-month extension, yielding a total estimated value of £150,000 over a maximum term of 24 months. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in VAT consultancy and financial auditing services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Competitors should prepare comprehensive proposals that address the defined requirements in the Request for Quotation documents, demonstrating their expertise and competitive pricing. Engaging in this contract could lead to valuable partnerships within the public sector and open doors for further business growth and expansion in similar service areas. ## Notice We currently have a requirement for an Independent VAT Advisory Service, the details of which are set out in the Annex A to this Request for Quotation letter. We require the preferred supplier to commence providing the service on 01 September 2018 and for an initial period of 12 months ("the Initial Term") unless earlier terminated in accordance with Clause 2.1. The Initial Term shall be followed by an optional extension period of 12 months where such extension is consented to by both parties. Therefore the contract shall have a maximum term (if extended following the Initial Term) of 24 months unless earlier terminated in accordance with Clause 15.2 Either party has the right to terminate the Agreement at any time by giving ninety (90) days' notice of termination to the other Party in writing. The estimated annual contract value is PS75,000. Total estimated value for 2 years is PS150,000. Please note the attached (Annex B) NHS Terms and Conditions for the Provision of Services will apply to any contract awarded as a result of this quotation exercise. If you are interested in quoting for this requirement, please reply with a completed 'bid response document' via Pro-Contract e-Tendering (https://procontract.due-north.com/Login) portal. Expression of interest and bid submission by any other means will not be considered. Request for Quotation Response Document is made available online via the e-tendering portal. Bidders must respond to all questions. The deadline for bid submission is 12:00pm on the 23 July 2018 with the following information: * Full name and address of supplier, our reference number and your contact details; * Details of services to be supplied including details in response to the requirements set out in the Annex A / the evaluation criteria to this letter and a referee (preferably public sector); * Expected delivery / start / finish date, and a project time table; * Total price excluding VAT (Annex C); * Confirmation of acceptance of the terms and conditions of contract (Annex B); * Annex D - Conflict of Interest Declaration. Supplier must register, login, download and complete the request for quotation response documentation and submit via Pro-contract e-tendering portal. All communications (including submission of Quotes) should be carried out via the e-Tendering Portal. If you have any queries regarding this procurement, please raise your queries through the e-Tendering Portal using the procedure and within the timescales provided for by this RfQ. Additional information: If you are interested in quoting for this requirement, please reply with a completed 'bid response document' via Pro-Contract e-Tendering (https://procontract.due-north.com/Login) portal. Expression of interest and bid submission by any other means will not be considered. Request for Quotation Response Document is made available online via the e-tendering portal. Bidders must respond to all questions. The deadline for bid submission is 12:00pm on the 23 July 2018 with the following information: * Full name and address of supplier, our reference number and your contact details; * Details of services to be supplied including details in response to the requirements set out in the Annex A / the evaluation criteria to this letter and a referee (preferably public sector); * Expected delivery / start / finish date, and a project time table; * Total price excluding VAT (Annex C); * Confirmation of acceptance of the terms and conditions of contract (Annex B); * Annex D - Conflict of Interest Declaration. Supplier must register, login, download and complete the request for quotation response documentation and submit via Pro-contract e-tendering portal. All communications (including submission of Quotes) should be carried out via the e-Tendering Portal. If you have any queries regarding this procurement, please raise your queries through the e-Tendering Portal using the procedure and within the timescales provided for by this RfQ. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b38c6daa-3574-4671-959e-0670c8d5cdb7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Request for Quotation | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Jul 2018 | | Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £75,000 | | 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 | N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 7NT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth | | Local authority | Lambeth | | Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank | | Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79212100 - Financial auditing services ## Release History - 2 Jul 2018 at 11:02 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b38c6daa-3574-4671-959e-0670c8d5cdb7 - 2 Jul 2018 at 10:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b38c6daa-3574-4671-959e-0670c8d5cdb7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b38c6daa-3574-4671-959e-0670c8d5cdb7 2nd July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.nelcsu.nhs.uk/ - https://procontract.due-north.com/Login ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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