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RBGKEW1450 Tax services

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW

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28 Nov 2025 at 15:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, located in Kew Green, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process titled "RBGKEW1450 Tax services," targeting the services industry category. This tender involved VAT advice and an annual review of Kew's tax position, among other specialised tax consultancy services. The procurement method was classified as limited competition, below the threshold, reflecting a more selective approach. The contract was awarded on 26th September 2025, with the services commencing on 1st October 2025 and running until 30th September 2028, with a possible one-year extension. This project covered a wide geographic scope across various regions in the United Kingdom, indicating its expansive reach within the central government's public authority sector.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in tax advisory and consultancy, particularly those offering comprehensive services that cover compliance, audits, and specialised advice on employment taxes and international employee arrangements. Large-scale consultancy firms with the capacity to handle extensive tax service contracts, such as Saffery LLP, which was awarded this contract, would be well-positioned to capitalise on similar opportunities in the sector. The selective, limited competition nature of this tender suggests that firms with specific expertise and proven track records in government contracting have an edge in successfully securing such projects. Moreover, the potential for contract extension introduces further avenues for sustained business growth.

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Notice Title

RBGKEW1450 Tax services

Notice Description

VAT advice and Annual review of Kew's position, including partial exemption and recovery rates. * Employment Tax Services, including: a. Review and submission support for the PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA) b. Advice on taxable benefits and employee status assessments c. Compliance with IR35 d. Advice on employees of RBG Kew working in foreign countries * Preparation for HMRC audits, including documentation and representation. * Support in responding to HMRC queries or investigations

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eb51
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078215-2025
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
£36,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@kew.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
KEW GREEN
Postcode
TW9 3AE
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAFFERY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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