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title: "Provision of Capital Goods Scheme & Error Correction Advice"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0587a7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE"
published: "2025-12-23"
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# Provision of Capital Goods Scheme & Error Correction Advice

Buyer: NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0587a7

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves the National Oceanography Centre, a sub-central government public authority based in Southampton, United Kingdom. The tender, entitled "Provision of Capital Goods Scheme & Error Correction Advice", falls under the services category and specifically targets tax consultancy services. The procurement process is in the contract amendment stage, with the most recent amendment dated 23rd December 2025. The original contract was awarded to BDO LLP and commenced on 11th August 2025. The process utilised a direct procurement method, conducted below threshold without competition, which signifies a specialised need addressed directly by a qualified supplier.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in tax consultancy services and those with expertise in managing and correcting VAT-related expenses. Given the specialised nature of the services required, businesses with a proven track record in financial advisory and tax management are well-suited to engage in similar government contracts. Companies capable of providing value-added tax advisory services, especially those experienced in submitting Error Correction Notices to HMRC, can leverage this tender to demonstrate their capabilities, potentially leading to further government contracts and fostering business growth.

## Notice

Specialist VAT advisory services are being procured to support the review of expenditure associated with the 'Fit for the Future Conferencing Project'. This includes the preparation and submission of an Error Correction Notice in relation to under-recovered input tax, subject to a detailed review of the relevant expenditure. The scope of services includes: Review of project-related expenditure Assessment of input tax recovery Preparation and submission of an Error Correction Notice to HMRC

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085915-2025 |
| Notice type | UK10 - Contract Change Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Dec 2025 - 30 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £105,418 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 3ZH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BDO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79221000 - Tax consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2025 at 15:21 - ContractAmendment - UK10 - Contract Change Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085915-2025
- 25 Nov 2025 at 12:11 - ContractAmendment - UK10 - Contract Change Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076829-2025
- 14 Aug 2025 at 09:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048651-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085915-2025
  23rd December 2025 - Contract change notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076829-2025
  25th November 2025 - Contract change notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048651-2025
  14th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bdo.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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