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title: "PS21041 BIS Co US Tax returns"
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# PS21041 BIS Co US Tax returns

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f0177d08-bfdc-41ec-bc09-af21c6f5f1ef

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "PS21041 BIS Co US Tax returns" was conducted by the UK Shared Business Services Limited, which required external tax consultancy services in connection with US tax filing obligations for the BIS Company Ltd. The procurement was carried out through a selective method, specifically a call-off from the RM6008 Management Consultancy Framework 2 (MCF2) Lot 2 - Finance. The contract, valued at £368,350, is aimed at fulfilling obligations for the fiscal year ending March 2022 and will commence on 3rd September 2021, with an end date set for 14th August 2026. The contract has been awarded to Ernst & Young LLP, with essential procurement activities concluded by 23rd July 2021.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in tax consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in US tax regulations. With the ongoing tax obligations for BISCo, firms with a strong background in financial compliance and consultancy are well-positioned to engage in similar future tenders within the public sector. Additionally, the scope of such contracts may appeal to medium to large-sized consultancy firms that can offer robust support and tailored solutions for complex financial requirements.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the RM6008 Management Consultancy Framework 2 (MCF2) Lot 2 - Finance. BIS (Postal Services Act 2011) Company Ltd (BISCo or the Contracting Authority) requires external tax services. There are ongoing US tax filing obligations in connection with the assets currently held by BISCo in respect of the year ended March 2022 and onwards.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b995e0b2-f512-4f56-8f94-ea12be8d6e06 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2021 - 14 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £368,350 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £368,350 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

- 27 Sep 2021 at 14:56 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b995e0b2-f512-4f56-8f94-ea12be8d6e06
- 23 Sep 2021 at 12:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b995e0b2-f512-4f56-8f94-ea12be8d6e06

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b995e0b2-f512-4f56-8f94-ea12be8d6e06
  27th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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