Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Strathclyde
40 George Street, Procurement Department
Glasgow
G1 1QE
Telephone
+44 1415484451
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM82 - Glasgow City
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00113
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Provision of Tax Advice and Tax Related Services
Reference number
UOS-19384-2021
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79221000 - Tax consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The University of Strathclyde requires a supplier/suppliers to provide Tax Advice and Tax related services. The University will require both Advisory and compliance related services from the provider. Additionally, as the University has an international presence overseas, Tax Advisory and Compliance services will be required for both UK and International requirements.
This requirement will be published as a multi-supplier framework opportunity.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £604,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Direct Taxes
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79221000 - Tax consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM82 - Glasgow City
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
It is anticipated that this Lot will include, but not be limited to:
- Preparation of the annual corporation tax return, based on inputs from the Tax Manager.
- Review and submission to HMRC (including filing requirements of annual accounts e.g. iXBRL tagging).
- Provision of Corporation tax advisory services
- General payroll and employment related tax advisory services
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 40
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The University at its sole description reserves the right to request additional services by the successful tenderer either intended as partial replacement of the existing services or as an extension of the existing services. The Contracting Authority may at its sole discretion exercise this option.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
The Total Estimated Value of this Lot is the Maximum Estimated value over the period of the contract, including extension periods. The Contracting Authority offers no guarantee or any commitment to values stated within the subsequent Tender documents and Contract Notice.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Indirect Taxes
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79221000 - Tax consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM82 - Glasgow City
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
It is anticipated that this Lot will include, but not be limited to:
- VAT Compliance, including the review of the annual partial exemption calculation
- VAT advisory services
- Customs duty advisory support services
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 40
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional services by the successful tenderer either intended as partial replacement of the existing services or as the extension of existing services. The Contracting authority may at its sole discretion exercise this option.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
The Total Estimated Value of this Lot is the Maximum Estimated value over the period of the contract, including extension periods. The Contracting Authority offers no guarantee or any commitment to values stated within the subsequent Tender documents and Contract Notice.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Advisory and Global Mobility Services
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79221000 - Tax consultancy services
- 98910000 - Services specific to international organisations and bodies
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM82 - Glasgow City
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
It is anticipated that this Lot will include, but not be limited to:
- General advice on overseas taxes including but not limited to and depending on the overseas jurisdiction: corporate, personal, VAT, WHT, digital etc.
- advice in respect to overseas employer and employee tax, social security and associated reporting, payment and/or filing obligations
-assistance in implementing payroll and reporting requirements in overseas jurisdictions
Full details of the requirement can be found in Appendix E-Specification in the Tender documentation. This document additionally includes a list of overseas jurisdictions the University has required advice in recent years, provided in Annex A.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 40
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the successful tenderer either intended as partial replacement of the existing services or or as the extension of existing services. The Contracting authority may at its sole discretion exercise this option
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
The Total Estimated Value of this Lot is the Maximum Estimated value over the period of the contract, including extension periods. The Contracting Authority offers no guarantee or any commitment to values stated within the subsequent Tender documents and Contract Notice.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2022/S 022-680797
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
Direct Taxes
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30 September 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BDO LLP
55 Baker Street
London
W1U 7EU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
KPMG
15 Canada Square, East Building
London
E14 5GL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
RSM (Quick Quote contact)
6th Floor, 25 Farringdon Street
London
EC4A 4AB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £220,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
Indirect Taxes
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30 September 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BDO LLP
55 Baker Street
London
W1U 7EU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
KPMG
15 Canada Square, East Building
London
E14 5GL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
RSM (Quick Quote contact)
6th Floor, 25 Farringdon Street
London
EC4A 4AB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Centurion VAT Specialists ALL Limited
Celtic House , Caxton Place
Cardiff
CF23 8HA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £184,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
3
Title
Advisory and Global Mobility Services
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30 September 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BDO LLP
55 Baker Street
London
W1U 7EU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
KPMG
15 Canada Square, East Building
London
E14 5GL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £200,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The University of Strathclyde does not guarantee any business under this framework.
The University is seeking to appoint a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 5 contractors to service each of these Lots. The University reserves the right to award this contract at its entire discretion to one supplier, multiple suppliers or to award the contract in whole or in part.
(SC Ref:739809)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Glasgow Sheriff Court
Glasgow
Country
United Kingdom