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Tax advice

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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08 Apr 2025 at 14:25

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Open University, located in Milton Keynes, has completed a procurement process for the provision of tax advice services. This tender falls under the industry category of tax consultancy services and is designated as a service procurement. The process utilised a direct procurement method, conducted below threshold and without competition. Big for Tax Ltd, based in Leicester, has been awarded the contract, which will run from 31 March 2026 to 31 March 2026, with a gross contract value of £42,000. The official contract was signed on 1 April 2025.

This tender creates growth opportunities for businesses specialising in tax consultancy services, particularly those that can offer expert advice and support public sector institutions like The Open University. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a proven track record in delivering high-quality tax advice are well-suited to compete for future similar contracts. The straightforward procurement process without the need for competition also allows niche firms a focused engagement, sparing them lengthy competitive bidding. This can significantly aid in streamlining business operations and establishing strong client relationships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tax advice

Notice Description

The provision of Tax advice services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ff05
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013737-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE OPEN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
finance-tenders@open.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK7 6AA
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Monkston
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIG FOR TAX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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