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CONTRACT FOR PROVISION OF OPERATIONAL AND STRATEGIC TAXATION ADVICE

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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03 Mar 2026 at 08:51

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Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of operational and strategic taxation advice, valued at £1,800,000, under the procurement category of financial consultancy services. The contract was secured through a selective procurement method as part of the Crown Commercial Services Management Consultancy 4 Framework Agreement (RM6309). The tender process included further competition under Lot 4 - Finance. This contract pertains to services required in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, and spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2030. The award date was 17th February 2026, marking the commencement of the awarded stage.

This procurement creates significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in taxation and financial consultancy. The council sought specialised technical, financial, and commercial skills that are not available in-house, providing a comprehensive scope for operational and strategic consultation. Businesses that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited for this tender, given the suitability criteria, which excludes voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP has been named as the successful supplier, indicating that larger firms with robust expertise in taxation advisory are well-positioned for competition in this arena.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CONTRACT FOR PROVISION OF OPERATIONAL AND STRATEGIC TAXATION ADVICE

Notice Description

specialist technical, financial and commercial skills around taxation matters as these skills do not exist in house. These skills are essential to minimise financial, reputational and legal risks to the Council arising from this complex area of activity. The contract will be wide ranging, providing both procedural and compliance advice along with more strategic advice, for example in relation to the identification and implication of taxation issues arising from proposed new service delivery models. This was a further competition under 3.3 Crown Commercial Services Management Consultancy 4 Framework Agreement (RM6309) - Lot 4 - Finance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/880fb407-f98c-4d09-8025-d94540ed32d5
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
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
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7WB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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