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Research & Development Tax Credit Services 0137-OPS

MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT

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24 Aug 2021 at 10:41

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines Discovery Catapult is conducting a procurement process for Research & Development Tax Credit Services under the classification of Financial and Insurance Services. The tender, identified as MEDDISC001-DN565663-68239490, has an estimated contract value of £160,000 and is set to commence on 1st August 2021, with a potential duration of four years, including options for extension. This contract is located in Cheshire, England, and the award was published on 24th August 2021, with the tender period concluding on 25th June 2021.

This opportunity may be particularly advantageous for businesses specialising in financial consulting, tax advisory services, and related fields. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in R&D tax credits are encouraged to compete, as the tender supports the capability to foster growth in this niche sector. Given the nature of the project, firms that can demonstrate satisfactory performance over the initial two-year term may further extend their services, making this an attractive prospect for long-term collaboration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research & Development Tax Credit Services 0137-OPS

Notice Description

The contract is for Research & Development Tax Credit Services for a 2 year period, MDC will have the option to extend the Contract for a further two (2), one (1) year periods subject to the Suppliers satisfactory performance. The contract value is estimated only, since it is based on the potential tax credits achieved.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83d41987-6b2c-41ae-9823-9439c92ff08f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

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

CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Aug 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
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT
Contact Name
Kieran McGowan
Contact Email
kieran.mcgowan@md.catapult.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1625708394

Buyer Location

Locality
CHESHIRE
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), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), 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

FORREST BROWN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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