Planning

RFI for Taxation Services

LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY

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Planning

28 Oct 2025 at 10:26

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is conducting a procurement process for taxation services, currently in the planning stage. The process was initiated on 28th October 2025, and interested parties are advised to register by 11th November 2025 for the Request for Information (RFI) document available on In-tend. The tender, referenced as RFI 2523, falls under the industry category of tax consultancy services and covers a broad range of taxation services, including VAT advisory, global mobility, and sustainability-linked tax advice. The proposed contract is above threshold, with a scheduled start date of 1st August 2026 and potential renewal options extending to 2030. The services are intended to be delivered in the United Kingdom, specifically in the Liverpool area.

This tender presents valuable business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in comprehensive taxation services. The contract offers a substantial scope of work including advisory and compliance services across UK and international jurisdictions, thus appealing to both established tax consultancy firms and SMEs with the ability to deliver high-quality, strategic tax solutions. Companies with expertise in global mobility, digital tax solutions, and sustainability can particularly benefit from aligning their offerings with LJMU's requirements. Businesses that can provide training and benchmarking insights in emerging markets may also find this tender aligned with their growth strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFI for Taxation Services

Notice Description

LJMU wishes to understand the market for taxation services. The Services required may cover but are not limited to. * VAT advisory and compliance, UK and international * Corporation tax advisory and compliance * Submission of tax returns overseas * International and cross border transactions * Withholding tax advice * Strategic tax planning * UK and international payroll and employment tax advisory services * Global mobility * Property and Capital projects * Tax Governance and risk management * Training and knowledge transfer * Digital tax solutions * Sustainability linked tax advice * Benchmarking and sector insights * Existing and emerging markets To access the RFI documents please register on In-tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ljmu/aspx/Home

Planning Information

Interested parties should register on https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ljmu/aspx/Home for RFI document

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d4ea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068833-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchaseorderqueries@ljmu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 5AH
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD7 Merseyside
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Brownlow Hill
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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