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Research & Development Tax Credit Services

MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT

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Tender

22 Sep 2021 at 09:49

Award

22 Sep 2021 at 09:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines Discovery Catapult is currently engaged in a public procurement process to acquire Research & Development Tax Credit Services. This tender, classified under tax consultancy services, is valued at £180,000 and spans a contract period from 19 July 2021 to 18 July 2025, including options for extension. The procurement method employed is selective, following a restricted procedure, and the tender period concluded on 25 June 2021. The services will be delivered across various regions in the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East and West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity presents significant business growth potential, particularly for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in tax consultancy. Firms that can provide specialised services in research and development tax credits will find the Medicines Discovery Catapult an ideal client, given its focus on innovative medicine solutions. Companies that are adaptable and ready to support the specific needs outlined in the tender will enhance their chances of successful engagement in this competitive procurement process.

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Notice Title

Research & Development Tax Credit Services

Notice Description

Research & Development Tax Credit Services for Medicines Discovery Catapult for 2 years with option to extend 2 x 1 year

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-78c82d86-d0b2-45b9-8acc-caddd5e38f39
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87f48b8c-1bf2-4e34-bf72-fa1845cb1546
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79221000 - Tax consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MACCLESFIELD
Postcode
SK10 4ZF
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Chelford
Westminster Constituency
Tatton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORRESTBROWN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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