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title: "Provision of External Audit and Corporation Tax Compliance for Council Companies"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000739294"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
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# Provision of External Audit and Corporation Tax Compliance for Council Companies

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000739294

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking services for the provision of external audit and corporation tax compliance for council companies. The procurement process is at the award stage, with Azets Holdings Limited being the awarded supplier. The contract, valued at £413,733 GBP, was signed on 27th November 2023. The opportunity pertains to the 'services' main procurement category and is open to large-scale suppliers. The Council is the buying organization, located in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement method used is an open procedure.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for service providers experienced in annual external auditing and tax compliance services. Companies with expertise in group accounts consolidations, tax efficiency, and Corporation Tax calculations are well-suited to compete. The service provider must adhere to specific financial and technical criteria outlined in the tender documentation. The contract includes a prompt payment clause ensuring timely payments within the supply chain. Interested parties should monitor the tender deadlines and submission requirements to maximise their chances of securing the contract.

## Notice

The City of Edinburgh Council requires a Service Provider to undertake annual external audit, group accounts consolidations, group tax efficiency and associated Corporation Tax calculations (and lodging of returns) for a number of Council companies. There may be occasions where ad-hoc specialist and advisory services are required from the Service Provider in relation to the Council's companies.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of Edinburgh Council requires a Service Provider to undertake annual external audit, group accounts consolidations, group tax efficiency and associated Corporation Tax calculations (and lodging of returns) for a number of Council companies. There may be occasions where ad-hoc specialist and advisory services are required from the Service Provider in relation to the Council's companies.

Options: There may be occasions where ad-hoc specialist and advisory services are required from the Service Provider in relation to the Council's companies.

Renewal: The Council wishes to hold the option to extend for up to a further 24 months, undertaken at the sole discretion of the Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN497162 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | 2 Oct 2023 |
| Award date | 27 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | If the full contract period is undertaken, this requirement shall likely be re-tendered in mid 2029 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £540,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £413,733 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AZETS HOLDINGS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services
- 79211000 - Accounting services
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services
- 79212300 - Statutory audit services
- 79212500 - Accounting review services
- 79221000 - Tax consultancy services
- 79222000 - Tax-return preparation services

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN497162
- 8 Sep 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP487939
- 4 Aug 2023 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG485275

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG485275&idx=1
  4th August 2023 - Draft Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG485275
  Provision of External Audit and Corporation Tax Compliance for Council Companies - The City of Edinburgh Council requires a Service Provider to undertake annual external audit, group accounts consolidations, group tax efficiency and associated Corporation Tax calculations (and lodging of returns) for a number of Council companies.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP487939
  Provision of External Audit and Corporation Tax Compliance for Council Companies - The City of Edinburgh Council requires a Service Provider to undertake annual external audit, group accounts consolidations, group tax efficiency and associated Corporation Tax calculations (and lodging of returns) for a number of Council companies. There may be occasions where ad-hoc specialist and advisory services are required from the Service Provider in relation to the Council's companies.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN497162
  Provision of External Audit and Corporation Tax Compliance for Council Companies - The City of Edinburgh Council requires a Service Provider to undertake annual external audit, group accounts consolidations, group tax efficiency and associated Corporation Tax calculations (and lodging of returns) for a number of Council companies. There may be occasions where ad-hoc specialist and advisory services are required from the Service Provider in relation to the Council's companies.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000739294
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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