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title: "DA0335 Tax Advisory Services 2025"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000794999"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2025-04-01"
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# DA0335 Tax Advisory Services 2025

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000794999

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has awarded a call-off contract for tax advisory services titled "DA0335 Tax Advisory Services 2025" through the APUC Tax Services Framework (Reference PFB1040 AP), Lot 11L. The awarding process was completed on 31 March 2025, and the contract commences on 1 April 2025, with a duration of three years and extension options of two additional 12-month terms. With a total value of GBP 850,000, the contract includes services such as direct taxes, UK and overseas corporation tax preparation, country-by-country reporting, SDLT and LBTT charitable reliefs, customs duties for import/export support, VAT/indirect tax support for capital projects, global mobility, and employment tax. Located in Edinburgh (UKM75), this award marks the completion stage of the procurement process.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for tax consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in comprehensive tax advisory services and support, including corporation tax, VAT, customs duties, and employment tax. The contract being awarded to KPMG highlights the demand for expertise in handling complex tax regulations and providing strategic advice, which can drive business growth for firms with similar capabilities. Businesses capable of delivering targeted tax solutions and possessing the infrastructure to support the extensive requirements laid out by the University of Edinburgh will find this tender particularly suitable for expanding their portfolio and strengthening their market presence within the education sector.

## Notice

The University of Edinburgh has awarded a call-off contract via the APUC Tax Services Framework (Reference PFB1040 AP), Lot 11L. The call off award follows completion of a desktop evaluation against the University's requirement, as per the framework award rules. The scope of the contract is for provision of (including but not restricted to) the following: > Direct Taxes > UK and overseas Corporation Tax, including: - Preparation of UK Corporation Tax (CT) computations for the University and approx. 8 nominated trading subsidiaries and partnerships. - Assistance with the preparation of the University's statutory Country By Country reporting in XML format (advice on master and local file reporting requirements in applicable overseas territories and/or other transfer pricing documentation requirements, may also be required) > SDLT and LBTT and charitable reliefs > Customs Duties - Import and Export support > VAT/Indirect Tax Support - including Capital Projects: > Provision of specialist VAT advice (including but not limited to, general advice on VAT issues including VAT liability, international sales taxes, application of charitable VAT reliefs and VAT recovery etc) as required, for the University and its subsidiaries. > Global Mobility > Employment Tax The contract Term is 3 years. The contract start date is 01 April 2025 Extension options of 2 x 12 months are also included in the award.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh has awarded a call-off contract via the APUC Tax Services Framework (Reference PFB1040 AP), Lot 11L. The call off award follows completion of a desktop evaluation against the University's requirement, as per the framework award rules. The scope of the contract is for provision of (including but not restricted to) the following: > Direct Taxes > UK and overseas Corporation Tax, including: - Preparation of UK Corporation Tax (CT) computations for the University and approx. 8 nominated trading subsidiaries and partnerships. - Assistance with the preparation of the University's statutory Country By Country reporting in XML format (advice on master and local file reporting requirements in applicable overseas territories and/or other transfer pricing documentation requirements, may also be required) > SDLT and LBTT and charitable reliefs > Customs Duties - Import and Export support > VAT/Indirect Tax Support - including Capital Projects: > Provision of specialist VAT advice (including but not limited to, general advice on VAT issues including VAT liability, international sales taxes, application of charitable VAT reliefs and VAT recovery etc) as required, for the University and its subsidiaries. > Global Mobility > Employment Tax The contract Term is 3 years. The contract start date is 01 April 2025 Extension options of 2 x 12 months are also included in the award.

### Procurement Information

This contract was awarded via framework call-off following application of a desktop evaluation. No further call for competition was required under this process

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527288 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £850,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| 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 | KPMG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79221000 - Tax consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527288

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527288
  DA0335 Tax Advisory Services 2025 - The University of Edinburgh has awarded a call-off contract via the APUC Tax Services Framework (Reference PFB1040 AP), Lot 11L. The call off award follows completion of a desktop evaluation against the University's requirement, as per the framework award rules. The scope of the contract is for provision of (including but not restricted to) the following: > Direct Taxes > UK and overseas Corporation Tax, including: - Preparation of UK Corporation Tax (CT) computations for the University and approx. 8 nominated trading subsidiaries and partnerships. - Assistance with the preparation of the University's statutory Country By Country reporting in XML format (advice on master and local file reporting requirements in applicable overseas territories and/or other transfer pricing documentation requirements, may also be required) > SDLT and LBTT and charitable reliefs > Customs Duties - Import and Export support > VAT/Indirect Tax Support - including Capital Projects: > Provision of specialist VAT advice (including but not limited to, general advice on VAT issues including VAT liability, international sales taxes, application of charitable VAT reliefs and VAT recovery etc) as required, for the University and its subsidiaries. > Global Mobility > Employment Tax The contract Term is 3 years. The contract start date is 01 April 2025 Extension options of 2 x 12 months are also included in the award.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000794999

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