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title: "Tax Advisory and Related Services Framework"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000612446"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE"
published: "2020-04-30"
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# Tax Advisory and Related Services Framework

Buyer: SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000612446

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## Summary

Scottish Enterprise and South of Scotland Enterprise are conducting a procurement process for the "Tax Advisory and Related Services Framework", which aims to establish a single supplier framework for providing tax advisory services. The framework is set to commence on 1st April 2020 and will last for three years, with an option for a one-year extension. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 3rd March 2020. The total contract value is £2 million, and the initiatives are based in Glasgow, UK, under the economic affairs industry category.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in tax advisory services, particularly those that have experience working with public sector entities. Businesses that are well-suited to compete should ideally have an average yearly turnover of at least £1 million and must demonstrate technical expertise through relevant project experience. The ability to provide comprehensive insights into tax implications will be a crucial criterion for success in this procurement process.

## Notice

Scottish Enterprise (SE) and South of Scotland Enterprise (SoSE) are looking to establish a framework to deliver on tax advisory and related services, and will operate as a single supplier framework. Procurement of the services will cover the provision of advice known and anticipated tax consequences which flow from SE and SoSE activities. It is anticipated that this framework will commence on the 1st of April 2020 for a period of 3 years, with an option to extend for a further period of 12 months.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Enterprise (SE) and South of Scotland Enterprise (SoSE) are looking to establish a framework to deliver on tax advisory and related services, and will operate as a single supplier framework. Procurement of the services will cover the provision of advice known and anticipated tax consequences which flow from SE and SoSE activities. It is anticipated that this framework will commence on the 1st of April 2020 for a period of 3 years, with an option to extend for a further period of 12 months.

Renewal: An optional extension of 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386060 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | £2,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE |
| Additional buyers | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SOUTH OF SCOTLAND ENTERPRISE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 6HQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ERNST & YOUNG LLP (EY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79111000 - Legal advisory services
- 79221000 - Tax consultancy services
- 79222000 - Tax-return preparation services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386060
- 30 Jan 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB379189

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB379189&idx=1
  3rd February 2020 - P20-0047 European Single Procurement Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB379189&idx=2
  3rd February 2020 - P20-0047 Invitation to Tender document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB379189
  Tax Advisory and Related Services Framework - Scottish Enterprise (SE) and South of Scotland Enterprise (SoSE) are looking to establish a framework to deliver on tax advisory and related services, and will operate as a single supplier framework. Procurement of the services will cover the provision of advice known and anticipated tax consequences which flow from SE and SoSE activities. It is anticipated that this framework will commence on the 1st of April 2020 for a period of 3 years, with an option to extend for a further period of 12 months.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386060
  Tax Advisory and Related Services Framework - Scottish Enterprise (SE) and South of Scotland Enterprise (SoSE) are looking to establish a framework to deliver on tax advisory and related services, and will operate as a single supplier framework. Procurement of the services will cover the provision of advice known and anticipated tax consequences which flow from SE and SoSE activities. It is anticipated that this framework will commence on the 1st of April 2020 for a period of 3 years, with an option to extend for a further period of 12 months.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000612446
- https://www.scottish-enterprise.com/help/contact-us

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