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MPF US State Returns and Tax

WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL

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22 May 2026 at 15:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "MPF US State Returns and Tax" contract, managed by Wirral Borough Council, is in the award stage as of 22nd May 2026. This project falls under the "Insurance and pension services" industry category and is situated in England, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £323,000, was directly awarded through the Crown Commercial Services framework, specifically RM6309 MCF4 Lot 4 Finance. The contract period began on the 1st of May 2026 and will end on the 31st of March 2027. This procurement was achieved through a direct award method, finalised after the tender period ended on the 14th of April 2026.

This tender creates opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in tax consultancy and financial services. With KPMG LLP already being awarded the contract, suppliers of similar stature and expertise can view such contracts as benchmarks for growing their business capabilities. Although this opportunity is not specifically tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, large-scale companies experienced in managing complex financial services within the public sector are well-suited to engage in this marketplace. Through strategic partnerships and subcontracting arrangements, there may also be opportunities for smaller specialised firms to contribute to such high-profile projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MPF US State Returns and Tax

Notice Description

Merseyside Pension Fund US State Returns and Tax consultancy Additional information: Award via Crown Commercial Services - RM6309 MCF4 - Lot 4 Finance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5e00a0b9-1b6d-4651-bc90-d25f9ff62915
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1de8c604-1ffc-4b1f-8c74-8be61e534362
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66500000 - Insurance and pension services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£323,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£323,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRKENHEAD
Postcode
CH41 2AB
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Birkenhead and Tranmere
Westminster Constituency
Birkenhead

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KPMG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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