Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
The Welsh Ministers-National Procurement Service (Welsh Government)
T’yr Afon, Bedwas Road
Caerphilly
CF83 8WT
UK
Telephone: +44 3007900170
E-mail: NPSProfessionalServices@gov.wales
NUTS: UKL
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://npswales.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA27760
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
Additional information can be obtained from another address:
Additional information can be accessed via the etenderwales portal.
N/A
UK
E-mail: NPSPeopleServices@wales.gsi.gov.uk
NUTS: UKL
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/ect/DownloadProxy/28442849?verify=10&wip=false&caId=4601208&folderId=5435650&fileId=12425300&verId=1&oid=27941488
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Other: Central Purchasing Body
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
NPS VAT & Financial Services Consultancy Framework
Reference number: NPS-PS-0080-17
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79221000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
This Framework will primarily be a function for buying tax consultancy services covering VAT, Employment Taxes and other ad-hoc tax advice requirements.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
6 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
VAT Advisory Services (NHS Specific)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79221000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The key objective of this procurement process is to secure high quality tax consultancy services that offer Customers value for money and added value in the services being provided.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Employment Taxes Advisory Services (NHS Specific)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79221000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The key objective of this procurement process is to secure high quality tax consultancy services that offer Customers value for money and added value in the services being provided.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
General Tax Advisory Services (NHS Specific)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79221000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The key objective of this procurement process is to secure high quality tax consultancy services that offer Customers value for money and added value in the services being provided.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Combined Tax Advisory Services (NHS Specific)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79221000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The key objective of this procurement process is to secure high quality tax consultancy services that offer Customers value for money and added value in the services being provided.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
VAT Advisory Services (Other Sectors)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79221000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The key objective of this procurement process is to secure high quality tax consultancy services that offer Customers value for money and added value in the services being provided.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Employment Taxes Advisory Services (Other Sectors)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79221000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The key objective of this procurement process is to secure high quality tax consultancy services that offer Customers value for money and added value in the services being provided.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
General Tax Advisory Services (Other Sectors)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79221000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The key objective of this procurement process is to secure high quality tax consultancy services that offer Customers value for money and added value in the services being provided.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 8
II.2.1) Title
Combined Tax Advisory Services (Other Sectors)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79221000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The key objective of this procurement process is to secure high quality tax consultancy services that offer Customers value for money and added value in the services being provided.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with several operators.
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 64
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2018/S 005-007037
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
11/06/2018
Local time: 14:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 4 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
12/06/2018
Local time: 09:00
Place:
http://www.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:
6 - 9 months prior to contract expiry.
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
Over 73 public sector organisations in Wales have committed to the NPS in principle, including all Local Authorities, NHS Bodies, Welsh Government and Welsh Government Sponsored bodies, the Police and Fire services and Higher and Further Education.
In accordance with Regulation 33(5) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, these procedures [i.e. the procedures for awarding call-off contracts under the framework] may be applied only between the contracting authorities clearly identified in the tender documentation.
A copy of this list has been uploaded in the Supplier Attachment area of the ITT at the time that this notice was published to ensure compliance with the requirements of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/ect/DownloadProxy/28442849?verify=10&wip=false&caId=4601208&folderId=5435650&fileId=12425300&verId=1&oid=27941488
The Welsh Ministers (NPS) will not be liable for any bidder costs arising from the non award of this framework.
NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=81651
Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority’s economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are:
Community Benefits will be delivered non-core as part of this Agreement.
(WA Ref:81651)
The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
National Procurement Service (Welsh Government)
T’yr Afon, Bedwas Road
Caerphilly
CF83 8WT
UK
Telephone: +44 3007900170
Internet address(es)
URL: http://npswales.gov.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
10/05/2018