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title: "Provision of Tax Advice and Tax Related Services"
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# Provision of Tax Advice and Tax Related Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000668018

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde is seeking suppliers for the provision of Tax Advice and Tax Related Services. This tender opportunity, titled "Provision of Tax Advice and Tax Related Services," falls under the services category and aims to establish a multi-supplier framework. The University, based in Glasgow, UK, is at the award stage and has recently signed contracts with multiple suppliers. The deadline for bids submission was on August 3, 2023. More details can be found on the University's website.

This opportunity can benefit businesses in the tax advisory and compliance sector, especially those with experience in providing services for educational institutions. Companies specialising in tax advisory services, compliance, and international tax requirements are well-suited to compete. The University of Strathclyde has engaged large and SME scale suppliers for similar services in the past, providing opportunities for a diverse range of businesses to participate in the contract award process.

## Notice

The University of Strathclyde requires a supplier/suppliers to provide Tax Advice and Tax related services. The University will require both Advisory and compliance related services from the provider. Additionally, as the University has an international presence overseas, Tax Advisory and Compliance services will be required for both UK and International requirements. This requirement will be published as a multi-supplier framework opportunity.

### Lot Information

Indirect Taxes

It is anticipated that this Lot will include, but not be limited to: - VAT Compliance, including the review of the annual partial exemption calculation - VAT advisory services - Customs duty advisory support services. The Total Estimated Value of this Lot is the Maximum Estimated value over the period of the contract, including extension periods. The Contracting Authority offers no guarantee or any commitment to values stated within the subsequent Tender documents and Contract Notice.

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional services by the successful tenderer either intended as partial replacement of the existing services or as the extension of existing services. The Contracting authority may at its sole discretion exercise this option.

Renewal: There is an option for an extension of 2 x 12 month periods. The Contracting Authority may at its sole discretion exercise this option

Advisory and Global Mobility Services

It is anticipated that this Lot will include, but not be limited to: - General advice on overseas taxes including but not limited to and depending on the overseas jurisdiction: corporate, personal, VAT, WHT, digital etc. - advice in respect to overseas employer and employee tax, social security and associated reporting, payment and/or filing obligations -assistance in implementing payroll and reporting requirements in overseas jurisdictions Full details of the requirement can be found in Appendix E-Specification in the Tender documentation. This document additionally includes a list of overseas jurisdictions the University has required advice in recent years, provided in Annex A.. The Total Estimated Value of this Lot is the Maximum Estimated value over the period of the contract, including extension periods. The Contracting Authority offers no guarantee or any commitment to values stated within the subsequent Tender documents and Contract Notice.

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the successful tenderer either intended as partial replacement of the existing services or or as the extension of existing services. The Contracting authority may at its sole discretion exercise this option

Renewal: There is an option for an extension of 2 x 12-month periods. The Contracting Authority may at its sole discretion exercise this option

VAT Compliance

It is anticipated that this Lot will include, but not be limited to: Review annual partial exemption calculation, prepared by the Tax Manager.

Overseas Tax and Global Mobility

It is anticipated that this Lot will include, but not be limited to: General advice on overseas taxes (corporate, persoanl, VAT, WHT, digital etc). Global mobility implications of employees working overseas. Overseas planning to ensure collaborations/working arrangements are structured in a tax efficient way whilst ensuring tax compliance and efficiency to limit liabilities. Advice and implications of overseas registration for the university and subsequent set up as and where approriate (e.g. payroll operations, in country registrations, in country filing of returns and making payments as required) Minimising tax liabilities without risk of no compliance. Providing guidance on changes in legislation for any overseas tax operations.

Employment Taxes (UK)

It is anticipated that this Lot will include, but not be limited to: General payroll and employment related tax advice Providing guidance and implications for the university on changes in legislation, including any changes which may be required to systems and processes (e.g. IR35, JRS or RTI). Payroll regulations and requirements Employee remuneration, reward and benefits (taxability, processing and management - P11D, PAYE settlement agreements)

Direct Taxes

It is anticipated that this Lot will include, but not be limited to: - Preparation of the annual corporation tax return, based on inputs from the Tax Manager. - Review and submission to HMRC (including filing requirements of annual accounts e.g. iXBRL tagging). - Provision of Corporation tax advisory services - General payroll and employment related tax advisory services. The Total Estimated Value of this Lot is the Maximum Estimated value over the period of the contract, including extension periods. The Contracting Authority offers no guarantee or any commitment to values stated within the subsequent Tender documents and Contract Notice.

Options: The University at its sole description reserves the right to request additional services by the successful tenderer either intended as partial replacement of the existing services or as an extension of the existing services. The Contracting Authority may at its sole discretion exercise this option.

Renewal: There will be an option for 2 x 12 month extensions. The Contracting Authority may at its sole discretion exercise this option.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG485116 |
| 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, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | 1 Nov 2021 |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £604,000 |
| Lots value | £604,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £604,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1QE |
| 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 East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | BDO; CENTURION VAT SPECIALISTS ALL; KPMG; RSM (QUICK QUOTE CONTACT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 48412000 - Tax preparation software package
- 79221000 - Tax consultancy services
- 98910000 - Services specific to international organisations and bodies

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG485116
- 19 Apr 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446355
- 12 Oct 2021 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430318

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430318
  Provision of Tax Advice and Tax Related Services - The University of Strathclyde is currently undertaking a market scoping exercise, under Regulation 41 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, to understand levels of interest in working with the University to establish a framework for Tax Advise and Tax related services. The University of Strathclyde requires a supplier/suppliers to provide Tax Advice and Tax related services. The University will require both Advisory and compliance related services from the provider. Additionally, as the University has an international presence overseas, Tax Advisory and Compliance services will be required for both UK and International requirements. It is anticipated that this requirement will be published as a multi-supplier framework opportunity.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446355
  Provision of Tax Advice and Tax Related Services - The University of Strathclyde requires a supplier/suppliers to provide Tax Advice and Tax related services. The University will require both Advisory and compliance related services from the provider. Additionally, as the University has an international presence overseas, Tax Advisory and Compliance services will be required for both UK and International requirements. This requirement will be published as a multi-supplier framework opportunity.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG485116
  Provision of Tax Advice and Tax Related Services - The University of Strathclyde requires a supplier/suppliers to provide Tax Advice and Tax related services. The University will require both Advisory and compliance related services from the provider. Additionally, as the University has an international presence overseas, Tax Advisory and Compliance services will be required for both UK and International requirements. This requirement will be published as a multi-supplier framework opportunity.

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- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk

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