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Tax Advice

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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15 Jan 2026 at 09:19

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03 Mar 2025 at 11:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has completed its procurement process for tax consultancy services, granting the contract to PwC. The procurement was conducted as a call-off from the CCS RM6187 Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3), Lot 4 Finance, using a selective method. The contract, valued at £150,000, covers the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tender process concluded on 26 February 2025, followed by the award on the same date. The contract period began on 1 March 2025 and will end on 28 February 2026, with an additional 12-month extension option already utilised, setting the end date to 28 February 2027.

This contract presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in tax consultancy services. The framework approach and the involvement of an authoritative buyer like the Tees Valley Combined Authority provide a stable business opportunity, particularly suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can leverage framework agreements. Organisations that can deliver high-quality tax advice and consultancy services, similar to large-scale firms like PwC, will find this type of tender beneficial for scaling their operations and enhancing their market presence.

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Notice Title

Tax Advice

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) have entered into a contract with the awarded provider for tax advice. Call-off from CCS RM6187 Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3), Lot 4 Finance. 12-month option to extend utilised.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a659332a-d7ba-4a10-9e81-ed04b147804b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f21e9589-da83-4bf8-9cc8-464744b79682
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

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


CPV Codes

79221000 - Tax consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL2 1NJ
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Sadberge & Middleton St George
Westminster Constituency
Stockton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PWC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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