Expired contract

Making Tax Digital

Details

Value
£35,000
Duration
5 years
Topic
Tax preparation software package
Published
3 December 2020

Tender description

Trafford Council needed a software solution to comply with HMRC legislation that requires all VAT returns to be sent via a digital link. The software can only be procured from a listed provider which has passed the HMRC testing regime.

Timeline

  1. Completed: Award date18 November 2020
  2. Completed: Award published3 December 2020
    Current notice
  3. Completed: Contract expiry date29 January 2026

About the buyer

Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council is a local authority that buys through STAR Procurement, a shared service run jointly with Rochdale, Tameside and Trafford councils. Suppliers register for open tenders on The Chest, the North West's public sector e-procurement portal. STAR Procurement organises contracts across three categories, covering people, place and professional services. A valid purchase order number must accompany every invoice before payment is made. Meet the Buyer events introduce Stockport-based tradespeople and consultants to upcoming projects. Highways works, consultancy services and property contracts are typically procured through STAR frameworks.

UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).

Over the past 5 years, most of Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council's contract awards have been in architectural and engineering services, construction work and IT services.

Relevant CPV codes

  • 48412000 · Tax preparation software package

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