--- title: "VAT & Associated Tax Advice" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000746648" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000746648" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000746648.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000746648.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2024-03-06" --- # VAT & Associated Tax Advice Buyer: EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000746648 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000746648) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000746648.json) ## Summary The East Dunbartonshire Council has awarded a contract for VAT & Associated Tax Advice to LAVAT Consulting Ltd, trading as PSTAX. The procurement process was completed on 6th March 2024. The procurement method used was an open procedure for services. The contract is currently active, signed on 28th November 2023. The specific service involves providing ad hoc advice on VAT and employment tax issues. The location of the procurement is in Kirkintilloch, UK. The industry category is General Public Services. This tender for VAT & Associated Tax Advice by the East Dunbartonshire Council can create business opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in tax consulting. Businesses providing specialised tax advice services would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The contract allows for additional training on VAT awareness and legislative changes during the contract term, making it suitable for firms offering continuous training and consultancy services in tax matters. The procurement stage is at the award phase, presenting a growth opportunity for companies established in the tax advisory sector. ## Notice Provision of advice on VAT and associated tax advice for council staff. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The service to be provided under this contract is Ad hoc VAT and Employment Tax advice on specific issues as they arise over the term of the contract. The service is intended to provide appropriate tax advice for any employee as and when they require it during normal working hours. Options: Additional Training my be required on General VAT awareness and also for any changes in legislation during the timeframe of the contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR500233 | | 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 | 6 Mar 2024 | | Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Nov 2023 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | October 2027 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £33,650 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | KIRKINTILLOCH | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G66 1TJ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire | | Local authority | East Dunbartonshire | | Electoral ward | Lenzie and Kirkintilloch South | | Westminster constituency | Mid Dunbartonshire | | Delivery location | TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | LAVAT CONSULTING LTD, T/A PSTAX | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79111000 - Legal advisory services - 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services - 79221000 - Tax consultancy services ## Release History - 6 Mar 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR500233 - 5 Oct 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT489790 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT489790&idx=2 5th October 2023 - NEC4 PS Short Contract - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT489790&idx=3 5th October 2023 - Privacy Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT489790&idx=4 5th October 2023 - Pricing Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT489790&idx=1 5th October 2023 - Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT489790 VAT & Associated Tax Advice - Provision of advice on VAT and associated tax advice for council staff. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR500233 VAT & Associated Tax Advice - Provision of advice on VAT and associated tax advice for council staff. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000746648 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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