Tender

Corporate Tax Compliance and Related Services

THE ROYAL MINT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Mint, a central government public authority based in Llantrisant, Pontyclun, United Kingdom, is seeking proposals for "Corporate Tax Compliance and Related Services" within the services industry category. This tender process is currently active and offers a competitive flexible procedure, with the deadline for expressions of interest set for 9th January 2026. Prospective bidders should note the enquiry period concluding on 5th January 2026, with the award anticipated by 13th March 2026. The procurement involves selective methods, requiring participants to first pass a Selection Questionnaire stage, followed by an Invitation to Tender (ITT) encompassing both technical and commercial evaluations, with a maximum of three candidates advancing to further negotiations.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in tax consultancy and tax-return preparation services, with the contract value estimated at up to £480,000 gross. Companies with expertise in delivering high-quality tax compliance services could benefit from this procurement by enhancing their portfolio with a prestigious client like The Royal Mint. Suitable contenders will need to demonstrate excellence in technical evaluation, constituting 70% of the award criteria, alongside competitive commercial offerings amounting to 30%. There is also a potential for extension beyond the initial contract period, extending opportunities further up to two years, making this tender particularly appealing for established firms within the industry looking to secure long-term governmental contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Corporate Tax Compliance and Related Services

Notice Description

Provision of Corporate Tax Compliance and Related Services as detailed within the Scope of Requirements published on the eSourcing Portal

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend for up to a further 2 years at 1 year incremenets

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ed6a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079119-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

79222000 - Tax-return preparation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2029-12-02

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ROYAL MINT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kim.lambert@royalmint.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYCLUN
Postcode
CF72 8YT
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL15 Central Valleys

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Llantrisant and Talbot Green
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

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