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UKRi-4302 IR35 Tax Support using Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3) - Lot 4

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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09 Jan 2025 at 14:05

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed the procurement process titled "UKRi-4302 IR35 Tax Support using Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3) – Lot 4". This procurement falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy services, with delivery taking place within the United Kingdom. The process reached the awarding stage with the contract being signed on 11th December 2024. The procurement method utilised was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The key contract details will be available on the UKRI website within 30 days from 9th January 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in tax support under the IR35 framework. Price Water House Coopers LLP, a large-scale consultancy firm, has successfully secured the contract valued at £377,000. Companies operating within the same industry and framework can target similar procurement opportunities to enhance their client portfolio and contribute to compliance and strategic consultancy needs. This proposes a compelling growth avenue for firms with capabilities in delivering high-quality consultancy services efficiently.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRi-4302 IR35 Tax Support using Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3) - Lot 4

Notice Description

Award IR35 Tax Support using Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3) - Lot 4

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award for IR35 Tax Support using Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3) - Lot 4. Additional information: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/

Procurement Information

Award under IR35 Tax Support using Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3) - Lot 4

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04cea2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000681-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£377,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1793867000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRICE WATER HOUSE COOPERS

Further Information

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