Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
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: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA27760
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
General public services
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.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
6 000 000.00
GBP
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
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
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
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
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
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
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
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
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
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
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
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
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
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
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
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
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 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
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 090-203471
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: VAT Advisory Services (NHS Specific)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13/08/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BDO LLP
BDO LLP, 55 BAKER ST
LONDON
W1U 7EU
UK
Telephone: +44 2032194067
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Berthold Bauer VAT Consultants
The Old Goat House, Dencross Farm
Edenbridge
TN85PN
UK
Telephone: +44 1732686266
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CRS VAT Consulting Ltd
1st Floor, 5 Old Bailey
London
EC4M 7BA
UK
Telephone: +44 8456860400
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ernst & Young LLP
1 More London Place
London
SE1 2AF
UK
Telephone: +44 2079512965
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
KPMG LLP
KPMG LLP, Infrastructure Government & Healthcare, Floor 8, East, 15 Canada Square, Canary Wharf,
LONDON
E14 5GL
UK
Telephone: +44 2073115767
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Liaison Financial Services Ltd
Liaison Court, Vincent Road
Worcester
WR5 1BW
UK
Telephone: +44 7551154404
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
NHS Shared Business Services
Phoenix House, Topcliffe Lane, Tingley
Wakefield
WF3 1WE
UK
Telephone: +44 7711228074
NUTS: UKE4
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
RSM
3 Hollinswood Court,, Stafford Park 1
Telford
TF3 3DE
UK
Telephone: +44 1952237720
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 6 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Employment Taxes Advisory Services (NHS Specific)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13/08/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BDO LLP
BDO LLP, 55 BAKER ST
LONDON
W1U 7EU
UK
Telephone: +44 2032194067
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CRS VAT Consulting Ltd
1st Floor, 5 Old Bailey
London
EC4M 7BA
UK
Telephone: +44 8456860400
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Deloitte LLP
2 New Street Square
London
EC4A 3BZ
UK
Telephone: +44 2073030913
NUTS: UKL22
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ernst & Young LLP
1 More London Place
London
SE1 2AF
UK
Telephone: +44 2079512965
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
KPMG LLP
KPMG LLP, Infrastructure Government & Healthcare, Floor 8, East, 15 Canada Square, Canary Wharf,
LONDON
E14 5GL
UK
Telephone: +44 2073115767
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
LAVAT Consulting Ltd t/a PSTAX
The Nucleus Business & Innovation Centre, Brunel Way, Dartford
Kent
DA1 5GA
UK
Telephone: +44 3456861321
NUTS: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 6 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: General Tax Advisory Services (NHS Specific)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13/08/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BDO LLP
BDO LLP, 55 BAKER ST
LONDON
W1U 7EU
UK
Telephone: +44 2032194067
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CRS VAT Consulting Ltd
1st Floor, 5 Old Bailey
London
EC4M 7BA
UK
Telephone: +44 8456860400
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ernst & Young LLP
1 More London Place
London
SE1 2AF
UK
Telephone: +44 2079512965
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
KPMG LLP
KPMG LLP, Infrastructure Government & Healthcare, Floor 8, East, 15 Canada Square, Canary Wharf,
LONDON
E14 5GL
UK
Telephone: +44 2073115767
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 6 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Title: Combined Tax Advisory Services (NHS Specific)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13/08/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BDO LLP
BDO LLP, 55 BAKER ST
LONDON
W1U 7EU
UK
Telephone: +44 2032194067
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CRS VAT Consulting Ltd
1st Floor, 5 Old Bailey
London
EC4M 7BA
UK
Telephone: +44 8456860400
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
KPMG LLP
KPMG LLP, Infrastructure Government & Healthcare, Floor 8, East, 15 Canada Square, Canary Wharf,
LONDON
E14 5GL
UK
Telephone: +44 2073115767
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
RSM
3 Hollinswood Court,, Stafford Park 1
Telford
TF3 3DE
UK
Telephone: +44 1952237720
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 6 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Title: VAT Advisory Services (Other Sectors)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13/08/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Centurion VAT Specialists Ltd
Merlin House, No 1 Langstone Business Park Langstone
Newport
NP18 2HJ
UK
Telephone: +44 1633415390
Fax: +44 1633415391
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Deloitte LLP
2 New Street Square
London
EC4A 3BZ
UK
Telephone: +44 2073030913
NUTS: UKL22
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ernst & Young LLP
1 More London Place
London
SE1 2AF
UK
Telephone: +44 2079512965
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
KPMG LLP
KPMG LLP, Infrastructure Government & Healthcare, Floor 8, East, 15 Canada Square, Canary Wharf,
LONDON
E14 5GL
UK
Telephone: +44 2073115767
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
LAVAT Consulting Ltd t/a PSTAX
The Nucleus Business & Innovation Centre, Brunel Way, Dartford
Kent
DA1 5GA
UK
Telephone: +44 3456861321
NUTS: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Liaison Financial Services Ltd
Liaison Court, Vincent Road
Worcester
WR5 1BW
UK
Telephone: +44 7551154404
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
RSM
3 Hollinswood Court,, Stafford Park 1
Telford
TF3 3DE
UK
Telephone: +44 1952237720
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 6 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 6
Title: Employment Taxes Advisory Services (Other Sectors)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13/08/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Deloitte LLP
2 New Street Square
London
EC4A 3BZ
UK
Telephone: +44 2073030913
NUTS: UKL22
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ernst & Young LLP
1 More London Place
London
SE1 2AF
UK
Telephone: +44 2079512965
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
KPMG LLP
KPMG LLP, Infrastructure Government & Healthcare, Floor 8, East, 15 Canada Square, Canary Wharf,
LONDON
E14 5GL
UK
Telephone: +44 2073115767
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
LAVAT Consulting Ltd t/a PSTAX
The Nucleus Business & Innovation Centre, Brunel Way, Dartford
Kent
DA1 5GA
UK
Telephone: +44 3456861321
NUTS: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
RSM
3 Hollinswood Court,, Stafford Park 1
Telford
TF3 3DE
UK
Telephone: +44 1952237720
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 6 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 7
Title: General Tax Advisory Services (Other Sectors)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13/08/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Deloitte LLP
2 New Street Square
London
EC4A 3BZ
UK
Telephone: +44 2073030913
NUTS: UKL22
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ernst & Young LLP
1 More London Place
London
SE1 2AF
UK
Telephone: +44 2079512965
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
KPMG LLP
KPMG LLP, Infrastructure Government & Healthcare, Floor 8, East, 15 Canada Square, Canary Wharf,
LONDON
E14 5GL
UK
Telephone: +44 2073115767
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
LAVAT Consulting Ltd t/a PSTAX
The Nucleus Business & Innovation Centre, Brunel Way, Dartford
Kent
DA1 5GA
UK
Telephone: +44 3456861321
NUTS: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 6 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 8
Title: Combined Tax Advisory Services (Other Sectors)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13/08/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Deloitte LLP
2 New Street Square
London
EC4A 3BZ
UK
Telephone: +44 2073030913
NUTS: UKL22
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
KPMG LLP
KPMG LLP, Infrastructure Government & Healthcare, Floor 8, East, 15 Canada Square, Canary Wharf,
LONDON
E14 5GL
UK
Telephone: +44 2073115767
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
LAVAT Consulting Ltd t/a PSTAX
The Nucleus Business & Innovation Centre, Brunel Way, Dartford
Kent
DA1 5GA
UK
Telephone: +44 3456861321
NUTS: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
RSM
3 Hollinswood Court,, Stafford Park 1
Telford
TF3 3DE
UK
Telephone: +44 1952237720
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 6 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
(WA Ref:84616)
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
E-mail: NPSProfessionalServices@gov.wales
Internet address(es)
URL: http://npswales.gov.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
16/08/2018