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.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
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 is currently undertaking a market scoping exercise, under Regulation 41 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, to understand levels of interest in working with the University to establish a framework for Tax Advise and Tax related services.
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.
It is anticipated that 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.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Tax Planning
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:
Tax advice to ensure effective and efficient tax management across the university.
Analysis and guidance to the university on VAT matters relating to new developments, with specific input to VAT aspects of business plans, including but not limited to:
- Advice and implications of corporate structures
- Option to tax advice and implications
- Consideration of transfer of a going concern
- Proposals for tax efficient arrangements (maximising recovery without undue risk and administrative burden)
- Analysis and guidance on the set up of new Capital Good Sectors.
Provision of strategic advice to the University on corporation and other tax matters (eg LBTT) relating to new developments, with specific input to tax aspects of business plans.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
VAT Advisory
Lot No
3
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:
General VAT advice
Providing guidance on implications for the university on changes in legislation, including any changes which may be required to systems and processes (e.g. MTD or similar changes).
VAT rating
Advice of changes to VAT rates and the impact on the university
Ad-hoc VAT queries (e.g. provision of advice in relation to specific queries on VAT implications of contracts between the university and customers/funders specifically whether the supply is standard rated/zero rated or exempt).
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
VAT Compliance
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79221000 - Tax consultancy services
- 48412000 - Tax preparation software package
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:
Review annual partial exemption calculation, prepared by the Tax Manager.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Overseas Tax and Global Mobility
Lot No
5
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:
General advice on overseas taxes (corporate, persoanl, VAT, WHT, digital etc).
Global mobility implications of employees working overseas.
Overseas planning to ensure collaborations/working arrangements are structured in a tax efficient way whilst ensuring tax compliance and efficiency to limit liabilities.
Advice and implications of overseas registration for the university and subsequent set up as and where approriate (e.g. payroll operations, in country registrations, in country filing of returns and making payments as required)
Minimising tax liabilities without risk of no compliance.
Providing guidance on changes in legislation for any overseas tax operations.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Employment Taxes (UK)
Lot No
6
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:
General payroll and employment related tax advice
Providing guidance and implications for the university on changes in legislation, including any changes which may be required to systems and processes (e.g. IR35, JRS or RTI).
Payroll regulations and requirements
Employee remuneration, reward and benefits (taxability, processing and management - P11D, PAYE settlement agreements)
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Corporate Tax Compliance
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79221000 - Tax consultancy services
- 66122000 - Corporate finance and venture capital 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 submit to HMRC (including filing requirements of annual accounts e.g. iXBRL tagging).
Provide guidance on implications for the University on changes in legislation and technological requirements (e.g. MTD).
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
1 November 2021
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The University is currently undertaking a market scoping exercise, under Regulation 41 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015, to understand levels of interest in working with the University to establish a framework for Tax Advice and tax related services.
Please note the Lot Structure is exemplary of the University's anticipated requirements and may be subject to change.
Parties noting interest will be contacted by the University and may be required to provide additional information to allow validation of their ability to deliver the requirements of this notice. Such information is considered as market consultation and may be used to prepare the procurement activity.
Please note, the University will only engage with organisations that have registered an interest in the PIN by 21st October 2021.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=668018.
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