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title: "Advice to HES on VAT for Listed Buildings"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000720365"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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buyer: "HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND"
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# Advice to HES on VAT for Listed Buildings

Buyer: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000720365

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Historic Environment Scotland involves a tender for the project titled "Advice to HES on VAT for Listed Buildings" in the Tourism, Conservation, and Built Environment industry category. Located in Edinburgh, UKM75, the buying organisation seeks research to evaluate the VAT situation for listed buildings. The procurement stage is currently in the active status, with a tender deadline of February 10th, 2023. The contracting authority is seeking suppliers to engage with other public sector bodies in Scotland to provide evidence for a possible advocacy campaign.

This tender from Historic Environment Scotland presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs, interested in providing research services related to VAT issues for listed buildings. Suppliers with expertise in taxation, historic conservation, and stakeholder engagement would be well-suited to compete. The project, focusing on the potential benefits of a VAT rebate scheme, requires suppliers to showcase their ability to collaborate with various public sector entities in Scotland. Understanding the tourism and conservation sectors will be crucial for successful participation in this open procedure procurement.

## Notice

The purpose of this research is to find out if the VAT situation for listed buildings is a significant barrier to their reuse and/or maintenance. We are looking for evidence to support a possible advocacy and awareness raising campaign about the benefits of a VAT rebate scheme, but we need defensible background information to be able to demonstrate the potential impact and value of such a scheme as a first step to thinking about this. 1.5 The work will involve the Supplier undertaking research to provide evidence or otherwise as to the effect a VAT rebate scheme would make in Scotland. The successful supplier will be expected to engage with other public sector bodies such as Scottish Government, Local Government, RICS and other relevant parties.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this research is to find out if the VAT situation for listed buildings is a significant barrier to their reuse and/or maintenance. We are looking for evidence to support a possible advocacy and awareness raising campaign about the benefits of a VAT rebate scheme, but we need defensible background information to be able to demonstrate the potential impact and value of such a scheme as a first step to thinking about this.

Renewal: Although this is a short term project we would like to extend for up to a further 6 months as an option.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB472057 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH9 1SH |
| 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 | Southside/Newington |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HARLOW CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB472057
- 26 Jan 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN469557

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN469557&idx=1
  2nd February 2023 - Project Brief including key questions that require a response
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN469557&idx=6
  2nd February 2023 - Project Brief including key questions that require a response
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN469557&idx=2
  26th January 2023 - HES Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN469557&idx=3
  26th January 2023 - Prompt Payment Certificate - to be completed
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN469557&idx=4
  26th January 2023 - Self certification form to be completed
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN469557&idx=5
  26th January 2023 - HES Suppliers Privacy Notice - for information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN469557
  Advice to HES on VAT for Listed Buildings - The purpose of this research is to find out if the VAT situation for listed buildings is a significant barrier to their reuse and/or maintenance. We are looking for evidence to support a possible advocacy and awareness raising campaign about the benefits of a VAT rebate scheme, but we need defensible background information to be able to demonstrate the potential impact and value of such a scheme as a first step to thinking about this. 1.5 The work will involve the Supplier undertaking research to provide evidence or otherwise as to the effect a VAT rebate scheme would make in Scotland. The successful supplier will be expected to engage with other public sector bodies such as Scottish Government, Local Government, RICS and other relevant parties.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB472057
  Advice to HES on VAT for Listed Buildings - The purpose of this research is to find out if the VAT situation for listed buildings is a significant barrier to their reuse and/or maintenance. We are looking for evidence to support a possible advocacy and awareness raising campaign about the benefits of a VAT rebate scheme, but we need defensible background information to be able to demonstrate the potential impact and value of such a scheme as a first step to thinking about this. 1.5 The work will involve the Supplier undertaking research to provide evidence or otherwise as to the effect a VAT rebate scheme would make in Scotland. The successful supplier will be expected to engage with other public sector bodies such as Scottish Government, Local Government, RICS and other relevant parties.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://historicenvironment.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000720365

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