Provision of External Audit and Corporation Tax Compliance for Council Companies

Concepts

• financial auditing
• edinburgh
• accounting and auditing
• auditing services
• statutory audit
• tax return preparation
• tax consultancy
• council companies
• associated corporation tax calculations
• group tax efficiency

Location

Edinburgh

Description

The City of Edinburgh Council requires a Service Provider to undertake annual external audit, group accounts consolidations, group tax efficiency and associated Corporation Tax calculations (and lodging of returns) for a number of Council companies. There may be occasions where ad-hoc specialist and advisory services are required from the Service Provider in relation to the Council's companies.

Renewal Options

The Council wishes to hold the option to extend for up to a further 24 months, undertaken at the sole discretion of the Council. There may be occasions where ad-hoc specialist and advisory services are required from the Service Provider in relation to the Council's companies.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 79212100 - Financial auditing services
• 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
• 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services
• 79212000 - Auditing services
• 79212300 - Statutory audit services
• 79222000 - Tax-return preparation services
• 79212500 - Accounting review services
• 79211000 - Accounting services
• 79221000 - Tax consultancy services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• This is a recurring contract.
• Options are available.
• Renewals are available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Staff qualifications are relevant.
• Award on basis of price.

Other Information

Tenderers who do not pass the contract specific mandatory criteria may not be subject to Commercial Analysis. As a result the tender may not be considered further. Bidders must complete the SPD and Part A Exclusion and Award Criteria section of the Tenderers Submission document to demonstrate adherence to the Exclusion and Selection Criteria for this procurement. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 25001. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: Contractors are expected to offer a suitable community benefit linked to the service. Further information can be found within the tender documentation (SC Ref:743453)