--- title: "VAT Advisory services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000515279" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000515279" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000515279.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000515279.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")" published: "2018-09-18" --- # VAT Advisory services Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000515279 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000515279) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000515279.json) ## Summary The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is conducting a procurement process for VAT Advisory Services, a critical requirement in the healthcare industry. Located in Edinburgh, the procurement is currently in the Award stage following a successful tender submission period which ended on 20 April 2018. The total estimated value for this framework agreement is £2.4 million, with a contract duration of four years that will support NHS Scotland and affiliated entities. Key contacts for this procurement include Cameron Wright at NHS NSS and the review contact point at NHS Scotland National Procurement. This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specializing in VAT consultancy and support services, particularly those with experience in the healthcare sector and compliance with HMRC regulations. Suppliers capable of demonstrating professional accreditation and a proven track record in VAT services within the UK are well-suited to compete for this contract. The expected annual value of the framework indicates a significant market potential, benefiting large consultancies as well as those with specialised expertise in NHS operations. ## Notice VAT Advisory Services ### Lot Information Lot 1 Provision of VAT consultancy and support services, including staff training, from appropriately accredited and experienced suppliers, ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations whilst maintaining accuracy and minimising risks arising from the HMRC fines and penalties regime. The Framework Agreement may be used by all mainland and island NHS Scotland Health Boards and Special Boards (including the Common Services Agency) and by all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS organisations established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978) and any Integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014. All Scottish Hospices.. Total value shown is for duration of the framework and based on last 12 months of supplier spend data. Based on historic data the estimated annual value of this requirement is 600000 GBP. The framework period will be 4 years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP331786 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Sep 2018 | | Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2018 | | Future notice date | 7 Mar 2018 | | Award date | 24 Aug 2018 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,400,000 | | Lots value | £2,400,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £2,400,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH12 9EB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 3 | | Supplier names | CRS; ERNST & YOUNG; LIAISON FINANCIAL SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services ### Codes - 66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services - 66171000 - Financial consultancy services ## Release History - 18 Sep 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP331786 - 9 Mar 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR313047 - 8 Feb 2018 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB309562 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB309562 VAT Advisory services - VAT Advisory Services - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR313047 VAT Advisory services - VAT Advisory Services - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP331786 VAT Advisory services - VAT Advisory Services ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://genss.nss.scot.nhs.uk/portal/page?_pageid=515,1&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL - http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/ - http://www.publictenderscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000515279 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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