---
title: "Award of DTR-Tax Engagement - Best Practice"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000773763"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2024-10-29"
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# Award of DTR-Tax Engagement - Best Practice

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000773763

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the Scottish Government, based in Glasgow, focuses on the "Award of DTR-Tax Engagement - Best Practice" tender within the services category, specifically tax consultancy services. The aim is to conduct a best practice review of international and national tax engagement and communication by analysing various information sources. This contracting process has reached the award stage as of 29 October 2024, with Ernst & Young LLP (EY) being the chosen supplier. The contract, valued at £35,000, may be extended at the discretion of Scottish Ministers, with a latest potential completion date of 28 February 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms with expertise in tax consultancy and communication strategies. The project aims to deliver a comprehensive analysis that can inform future policy and strategy developments, making it ideal for companies with strong analytical capabilities and experience in handling complex tax-related data. Businesses in the consultancy and financial services sectors, particularly those with experience in governmental or policy advisory roles, would be well-suited to apply for similar opportunities.

## Notice

The Scottish Government is seeking a supplier to undertake a best practice review of international & national tax engagement and communication. The review itself will involve analysing a range of different information sources including websites and published documentation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT517113 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Additional buyers | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL; HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND; SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYR |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA7 1DR |
| 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 |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | ABERCROMBY VENDING; AGRICAR; ANDERSON STRATHERN; EAZY COACH HIRE; ERNST & YOUNG LLP (EY; IPSOS MORI; R B WILSON (ELECTRICAL; THE COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS EDUCATION & WELLBEING GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79221000 - Tax consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2024 at 12:31 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT517113

## Notice URLs

- http://https://www.socialsecurity.gov.scot/
- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- http://www.hie.co.uk
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/

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