Tender

Taxation Advisory Services for a UK HEI

LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

20 Feb 2026 at 11:47

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

28 Oct 2025 at 10:26

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for taxation advisory services at Liverpool John Moores University, a higher education institution located in Liverpool, UK, is actively seeking to engage service providers through an open procedure. The tender, with reference LJMU 2523, falls under the services category and requires expert consultancy on various tax-related matters, including VAT and corporation tax compliance, international tax exposure, transfer pricing, and cross-border structuring. The enquiry period ends on 13th March 2026, and submissions are due by 20th March 2026. The subsequent award phase concludes on 10th April 2026, with the contract commencing on 1st August 2026. The procurement's legal framework is governed by legislation UKPGA 2023/54, and the contract value is estimated at £500,000 GBP, open to international providers via electronic submissions.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in taxation consultancy, particularly those with expertise in handling complex tax scenarios for entities with multinational operations. Eligible firms include those with capabilities in economic and technical competency to address sector-specific challenges faced in higher education institutions involved in international partnerships and trading activities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in strategic tax planning and compliance across borders can benefit from the renewal option based on performance and budgetary allocations, extending prospects till 2031. Engaging with this contract could bolster one's portfolio in delivering tax compliance solutions and advisory services within an educational and international context.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Taxation Advisory Services for a UK HEI

Notice Description

LJMU operates in the UK as a higher-education provider and has international activities (e.g. overseas collaborations, foreign students, employee research activities, partnerships, joint ventures). Because of the combination of charitable status, trading activities, cross-border operations, and regulatory complexity (including VAT, corporation tax, employment tax, international tax, transfer pricing), the University requires specialist tax advisory services. The advisory services provider will support the University to ensure compliance with UK tax law (direct and indirect), optimise tax position (within legal bounds), support international tax exposure, and advise on cross-border structuring, trading activities, research & development reliefs, and other sector-specific issues.

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/015596-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 20266 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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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