Published date: 7 January 2025

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 4 September 2024, 5pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Tax consultancy services - 79221000

Location of contract

SN2 2EH

Value of contract

£10,000

Procurement reference

C/REF 00000836

Published date

7 January 2025

Closing date

4 September 2024

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

5 September 2024

Contract end date

31 March 2025

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Single tender action (below threshold)

A direct contract with a single supplier, without competition.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

The renovation and restoration of historic and listed properties is a significant challenge within an
environment of increased costs, progressively robust environmental targets and need to repurpose
building stock in a post pandemic world.

This commission comprises tax policy support to Historic England to identify and develop tax policy options to better support the
renovation and restoration of historic buildings, including the introduction of VAT reliefs for such activity.
Specifically, this will include:
1. Preparation and facilitation of one two hour workshop to examine the aims and objectives of a policy measure, identify and prioritise potential measures, and discuss the evidence and arguments that might be used to support an approach to Government on the issue.
2. Circulation of a follow up email summarising the key points discussed and listing the actions and next steps
3. Preparation of a discussion note incorporating the major themes, lessons learnt, key takeaways, evidence mapping; to be shared with HE.


Award information

Awarded date

6 January 2025

Contract start date

5 September 2024

Contract end date

31 March 2025

Total value of contract

£10,000

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Ernst & Young LLP

Address

1 More London Place, London, SE1 2AF

Reference

No reference - other

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No


About the buyer

Contact name

Historic England

Address

The Engine House, Fire Fly Avenue
Swindon
SN2 2EH
United Kingdom

Email

procurement-he@historicengland.org.uk