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title: "Review and audit of internal IR35 processes"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000762906"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICES"
published: "2024-04-04"
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# Review and audit of internal IR35 processes

Buyer: SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICES  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000762906

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## Summary

The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Services have initiated a tender for the review and audit of internal IR35 processes. The procurement process is in the planning stage and the deadline for future notices is May 1, 2024. This opportunity falls under the industry category of "Public order and safety" and is based in Edinburgh, UK. The buying organisation is seeking a company with specialist knowledge of IR35 legislation and experience in supporting public sector organisations to review and audit their internal processes.

This tender by the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Services provides an opportunity for businesses with expertise in IR35 legislation and experience in the public sector to compete. Companies able to operate in Scotland and with a strong understanding of IR35 legislation, case law, and procedures can benefit from this opportunity. The tender aims to improve the assessment processes for IR35 status and dispute handling, aligning with best practices and HMRC guidance to enhance operational efficiency in the public sector.

## Notice

We require the services of a company with specialist knowledge of IR35 legislation, case law and procedures to review and audit our internal IR35 processes. The company should have experience of supporting public sector organisations. They should be located in or able to operate in Scotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

We require the services of a company with specialist knowledge of IR35 legislation, case law and procedures to review and audit our internal IR35 processes. The company should have experience of supporting public sector organisations. They should be located in or able to operate in Scotland. The specialist should provide recommendations to improve our processes for assessing IR35 status and handling disputes in line with best practice and HMRC guidance based on a review of these processes and an audit of a sample of assessments conducted by SCTS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR502427 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 May 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICES |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH11 3XD |
| 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 | Sighthill/Gorgie |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services
- 79111000 - Legal advisory services
- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services
- 79221000 - Tax consultancy services
- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2024 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR502427

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR502427
  Review and audit of internal IR35 processes - We require the services of a company with specialist knowledge of IR35 legislation, case law and procedures to review and audit our internal IR35 processes. The company should have experience of supporting public sector organisations. They should be located in or able to operate in Scotland.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotcourtstribunals.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000762906
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=762906

## Provenance

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