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Management Consultancy - Corporation Tax

DEFRA

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18 Sep 2025 at 12:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) issuing a contract titled "Management Consultancy - Corporation Tax" under the industry category of general management consultancy services. This contract, valued at £35,000, is intended for the evaluation and recommendation on Natural England's corporation tax liabilities. The project covers multiple regions, including the United Kingdom and several overseas territories. The tender has progressed to the award stage, with KPMG LLP selected as the supplier. The contract period runs from 22nd September 2025 to 14th November 2025. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tendering period concluded on 18th September 2025.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for management consultancy firms specialising in tax assessment and advisory services. Companies with expertise in navigating UK tax regulations and providing strategic recommendations on tax liabilities could effectively compete and leverage their experience in similar consultancy contracts to increase their market presence. Although this tender was not specifically aimed at SMEs or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), larger consultancy firms with the requisite skills and framework agreements may find themselves well-suited to such public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Management Consultancy - Corporation Tax

Notice Description

A comprehensive independent review of how corporation tax is assessed in Natural England (NE). Including NE's corporation tax status, an assessment of corporation tax liability by each different income stream and whether exemptions should be sought with HMRC. Where NE does have taxable income streams, recommendations as to ways in which any resulting tax liabilities could be mitigated.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-462671bb-ac7e-4db6-9df4-07290e4f18d9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce026493-4b35-4a14-b23f-6e6ceff8d6ad
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 14 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA
Contact Name
Network Procurement
Contact Email
network.procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03459335577

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KPMG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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