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title: "VAT Specialist Support for PPE"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
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# VAT Specialist Support for PPE

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fdc2d1da-db33-41cb-9a96-13cfd8be5657

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## Summary

The procurement process for VAT Specialist Support for PPE is being conducted by the Department of Health and Social Care, located in Runcorn, UK. This initiative falls within the services industry, specifically focusing on tax consultancy services, with a total contract value of £50,000. The procurement method employed is selective, utilizing a call-off from an existing framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 8th February 2022, while the awarded contract began on 9th February 2022 and is set to end on 9th April 2022. The award notice was published on 19th April 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in tax consultancy services, particularly those that have experience in VAT regulations related to personal protective equipment (PPE). Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are specifically encouraged to participate in this procurement process. Given that the winning supplier is ERNST & YOUNG LLP, emerging businesses should consider highlighting their unique expertise and innovative approaches in VAT consulting to distinguish themselves in future tenders.

## Notice

Specialist VAT Support for PPE cell

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5cbbfe2-24b5-48ba-9412-ca912cac2ce3 |
| 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 | 19 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2022 - 9 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE |
| Locality | RUNCORN |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA7 2ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Halton |
| Electoral ward | Halton Lea |
| Westminster constituency | Runcorn and Helsby |
| 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

- 19 Apr 2022 at 09:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5cbbfe2-24b5-48ba-9412-ca912cac2ce3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5cbbfe2-24b5-48ba-9412-ca912cac2ce3
  19th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000HHqd/mhN1Tvo9.ilpXKMM7ATvfpDynG7DymE2AORDAdhewqg
  Attachment 4a - RM6187 Letter of Appointment - 09 February 2022 - signed_Redacted

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