Award

Dubai Tax and Regulatory services

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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Award

16 Sep 2025 at 12:54

Summary of the contracting process

Aston University, a sub-central government public authority located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for "Dubai Tax and Regulatory Services." This contract, necessary to support the establishment of a Dubai branch, falls under the services category. The procurement followed a 'limited' method with below-threshold competition, and the award was made on 16th September 2025. The main delivery location is in the United Arab Emirates. The procurement process is now at the award stage, with the supplier being KMPG Lower Gulf Limited from Dubai. The contractual period began on 12th August 2025 and is set to end on 30th September 2025, with potential extensions until September 2027.

This tender represents a valuable business growth opportunity for companies specialising in tax consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in international regulations and establishing overseas branches. Due to the limited competition procurement method, small to medium-sized enterprises with specific knowledge of UAE regulations may find this tender within reach. Additionally, the opportunity for contract renewal and phasing allows firms to establish a long-term relationship with a prestigious educational institution like Aston University, potentially leading to further opportunities in similar international ventures.

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Notice Title

Dubai Tax and Regulatory services

Notice Description

Tax and Regulatory Services to support the establishment of a Dubai branch.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059b54
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056959-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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

79221000 - Tax consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£109,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
11 Aug 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@aston.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KMPG LOWER GULF

Further Information

Notice Documents

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