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title: "Tax & VAT Consultancy Services - AWARD"
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# Tax & VAT Consultancy Services - AWARD

Buyer: BERNICIA GROUP E-TENDERING SYSTEM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ec81ca0d-1c7b-4211-bb2d-465a727398ee

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## Summary

Bernicia Group has successfully awarded a contract for Tax & VAT Consultancy Services through an open procurement method. The contract, valued at £200,000 GBP, has been awarded to S&W Partners Group Ltd. The process falls within the services category, specifically tax consultancy services, under CPV code 79221000. Bernicia seeks strategic and operational financial advice about VAT, corporation tax, payroll tax, and stamp duty. The contract period will commence from 1st April 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2029. The procurement was managed by Bernicia Group e-Tendering System, located at Ashwood Business Park, Northumberland, NE63 0XF. The award was published on 27th February 2026 and marks the completion stage of the procurement lifecycle.

This contract offers growth opportunities for businesses experienced in financial advisory services, particularly in areas of tax consultancy. Suitable candidates involved in providing corporate tax strategies and payroll management could benefit from engaging with procurement opportunities such as this. SMEs are encouraged to apply for similar opportunities due to their agile and innovative approach. Firms specialising in tax and financial consultancy services within the United Kingdom's North East region would find themselves well-positioned to compete effectively, given Bernicia's specific requirements and strategic goals.

## Notice

Bernicia are looking for a supplier to give objective, strategic & operational financial advice to the group about all things VAT and tax, including but not limited to corporation tax, payroll tax, stamp duty.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/168a6514-96d3-4a66-9d7c-27c72911c00d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| 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 | BERNICIA GROUP E-TENDERING SYSTEM |
| Locality | NORTHUMBERLAND |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE63 0XF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Seaton with Newbiggin West |
| Westminster constituency | Blyth and Ashington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | S&W PARTNERS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79221000 - Tax consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2026 at 09:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/168a6514-96d3-4a66-9d7c-27c72911c00d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/168a6514-96d3-4a66-9d7c-27c72911c00d
  27th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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