---
title: "Provision of Tax Advice"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000517073"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HIGH LIFE HIGHLAND"
published: "2018-02-16"
---

# Provision of Tax Advice

Buyer: HIGH LIFE HIGHLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000517073

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by High Life Highland, based in Inverness, which requires Tax Advisory services for the period from 1 January 2018 to 31 December 2022. The tender, titled "Provision of Tax Advice," is in the active stage with a deadline for submissions on 4 December 2017. This open procurement is classified under services, and the applicable industry category is Learning and Leisure Services. Interested bidders should note that the award decision was made on 5 December 2017, and the contract for the successful bid was signed on 25 January 2018.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in tax advisory services, particularly those with expertise in charity-specific tax matters. Given the nature of the requirements, firms that can demonstrate a proactive approach to tax minimisation whilst ensuring compliance with statutory obligations will be particularly well-suited for this contract. Notably, this procurement process seeks experienced advisors capable of providing constructive advice, thereby opening avenues for growth within the charity sector.

## Notice

High Life Highland (HLH) is seeking the services of suitably qualified and experienced Tax Advisors to provide Tax Services to HLH for the period from 1 January 2018 to 31 December 2022.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

High Life Highland (HLH) is seeking the services of suitably qualified and experienced Tax Advisors to provide Tax Services to HLH for the period from 1 January 2018 to 31 December 2022. It is important that the Advisors can provide HLH with specialist input in charity specific tax matters, ensuring that Directors and Management are kept informed of developments at all times. HLH will rely on the Advisors to provide constructive advice and be proactive in their thinking. It is through sharing these experiences and knowledge that HLH expect that the advice will minimise the tax burden while at the same time meet all statutory requirements.

Renewal: Possible 12 month extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB310526 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2018 - 30 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HIGH LIFE HIGHLAND |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 5NS |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## 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

- 16 Feb 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB310526
- 30 Oct 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT299533

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT299533&idx=1
  30th October 2017 - ESPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT299533&idx=2
  30th October 2017 - Invitation to Tender documentation
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT299533&idx=3
  30th October 2017 - Standard ESPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT299533
  Provision of Tax Advice - High Life Highland (HLH) is seeking the services of suitably qualified and experienced Tax Advisors to provide Tax Services to HLH for the period from 1 January 2018 to 31 December 2022.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB310526
  Provision of Tax Advice - High Life Highland (HLH) is seeking the services of suitably qualified and experienced Tax Advisors to provide Tax Services to HLH for the period from 1 January 2018 to 31 December 2022.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.highlifehighland.com
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000517073
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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