--- title: "Provision of VAT Advisory Services - Multi Health Board" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-150093" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-150093" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-150093.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-150093.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD" published: "2025-04-17" --- # Provision of VAT Advisory Services - Multi Health Board Buyer: CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-kuma6s-150093 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-150093) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-150093.json) ## Summary The Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has completed the procurement process for the provision of VAT Advisory Services, engaging multiple health boards within Wales. This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically financial consultancy services, with the contract being awarded to Ernst & Young LLP. The final award was made on 28th March 2025, signalling the end of the tender stage, with the contract valued at £1,162,500. This procurement initiative was designed to address VAT and financial consultancy needs, including evaluations, audit services, and compliance advisories across several health boards such as Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, and others. This contract is centrally located in Cardiff, CF14 4HH, Wales. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in VAT and financial consultancy services to scale their operations by providing critical advisory services to a collective of health boards. Companies with expertise in financial services, particularly those experienced with public sector financial regulations and tax compliance, would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders. The intricate nature of the services required, including the provision of strategic financial advice, review of capital programmes, and compliance management, makes this an ideal contract for established consultancy firms aiming to expand their footprint in the public healthcare sector. ## Notice This notice details the award of new Contract for the supply of VAT and Financial Services Consultancy services for the following Health Boards/Trusts/Organisations;Aneurin Bevan University Health BoardBetsi Cadwaladr University Health BoardCardiff and Vale University Local Health BoardCwm Taf Morgannwg University Health BoardDigital Health Care WalesPowys Teaching Local Health BoardPublic Health Wales NHS TrustVelindre University NHS TrustThe awarded bidder will be responsible for:- Evaluation of Contracted Out Services (COS) directives recommended by HM Revenue Customs (HMRC).- Conducting a full review of trading services (where applicable), including the preparation and submission to HMRC of the Annual Partial Exemption Calculation.- Conducting a full review and produce recommendations on capital programmes planned for each financial year to proactively management VAT implications to maximise the benefits for Health Boards/Trusts and ensure compliance.- Providing advice on foreign VAT matters.- Reviews of any NHS Designed for Life capital schemes, when required by the relevant Organisation.- Annual audits, as a minimum in addition to the quarterly COS reviews.- Undertake a risk-based approach to ensure, where possible, that correct VAT levels are deployed in advance and to minimise the rectifying events at year-end review.- Providing on-site support prior to and during any inspections, with particular reference to HMRC, that take place. This support will include any ancillary work that relates to the inspection and not just the specific date of the inspection.- Conducting a full review and produce recommendations on endowment expenditure planned for each financial year to proactively management VAT implications to maximise the benefits for Health Boards/Trusts and ensure compliance.- Carrying out quarterly COS reviews for all Charitable Funds expenditure and to also conduct a full review of endowment expenditure for the year providing recommendations on bids placed with regard to VAT to maximise the benefits and VAT compliance.- Provide advice on other Indirect Taxes, for example, but not limited to, Climate Change Levy. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=150093 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Mar 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1,162,500 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD | | Locality | CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF14 4HH | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | | Local authority | Cardiff | | Electoral ward | Heath | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ERNST & YOUNG | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services ### Codes - 66171000 - Financial consultancy services ## Release History - 17 Apr 2025 at 11:01 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=150093 ## Notice URLs - http://ey.com - http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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