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title: "Advice and Guidance in Relation to VAT and Other Relevant Tax Advice"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e25f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ARMAGH CITY, BANBRIDGE AND CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-15"
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# Advice and Guidance in Relation to VAT and Other Relevant Tax Advice

Buyer: ARMAGH CITY, BANBRIDGE AND CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e25f

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## Summary

The Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of 'Advice and Guidance in Relation to VAT and Other Relevant Tax Advice'. This contract falls under the services category, specifically tax consultancy services, and is governed by Northern Irish devolved regulations. The open competition procedure used was below the statutory threshold, ensuring accessibility for a wide range of bidders. The procurement process initiated with a tender stage and culminated in the awarding of the contract on 22nd December 2025, with the contract becoming active from 1st January 2026 and running until 31st December 2028, with potential annual renewals extending up to 31st December 2031. The council is located in Craigavon, Northern Ireland, serving as a sub-central government authority with a focus on maintaining financial compliance and efficiency.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses in the tax consultancy sector to expand within the public sector market. Businesses offering specialised tax advisory services, particularly those well-versed with VAT regulations, would find this contract appealing as it aligns with their expertise. Although the contract has been awarded to KPMG, such tenders can offer growth potential for both large and smaller firms capable of delivering high-quality guidance on complex tax matters. Companies focusing on public sector engagements can position themselves to compete effectively in future similar opportunities by demonstrating their capability in aligned procurement processes.

## Notice

Suitable and experienced service providers invited to tender for the provision of Advice and Guidance in Relation to VAT and Other Relevant Tax Advice

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 3 options to extend by 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003546-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £54,000 |
| Lots value | £54,000 |
| Awards value | £54,000 |
| Contracts value | £54,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ARMAGH CITY, BANBRIDGE AND CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | ARMAGH, BANBRIDGE & CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | CRAIGAVON |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT64 1AL |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN07 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon |
| Local authority | Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon |
| Electoral ward | Craigavon Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Upper Bann |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79221000 - Tax consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2026 at 14:32 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003546-2026
- 15 Jan 2026 at 14:12 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003527-2026
- 17 Nov 2025 at 12:07 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074356-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003546-2026
  15th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003527-2026
  15th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074356-2025
  17th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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