Tender

WRA010 2025 26 Welsh Revenue Authority Regulatory Impact Assessment Contract

WELSH REVENUE AUTHORITY

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19 Jan 2026 at 14:59

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05 Jan 2026 at 15:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Revenue Authority is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "WRA010 2025 26 Welsh Revenue Authority Regulatory Impact Assessment Contract." This procurement aims to undertake financial and management consultancy services, specifically a cost-benefit analysis for the WRA Tax Maintenance Bill. Located in the United Kingdom, the contract falls under the services category with a focus on financial consultancy. The tender is being conducted through an open procurement method and is below the threshold for open competition. Interested parties should note that quotations must be submitted electronically via Sell2Wales by 16:00 hrs on 2nd February 2026. The contract period is from 9th February 2026 to 9th June 2026, with the possibility of extension by up to four additional months upon approval.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial consultancy and business management, especially those with SME or VCSE status. The contract, valued grossly at £60,000, offers the chance for firms to expand their portfolio in public sector engagements and contribute to key regulatory frameworks in Wales. Companies with expertise in cost-benefit analysis and regulatory impact assessments are well-suited to compete, with selection criteria rooted in both cost and quality factors, including commercial statements and method statements. Given its broad applicability and the flexible contract renewal options, this procurement can act as a springboard for businesses looking to establish or enhance their presence in the public sector consultancy market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WRA010 2025 26 Welsh Revenue Authority Regulatory Impact Assessment Contract

Notice Description

WRA Tax Maintenance Bill - Cost-benefit analysis to support a Regulatory Impact Assessment

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will be let for 4 months with the option to extend for up to a further 4 months subject to Welsh Revenue Authority approval.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ff7e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004414-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 2026Today
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 9 Jun 2026 1-6 months
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
WELSH REVENUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Matthew Gregory
Contact Email
matthew.gregory@wra.gov.wales
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MERTHYR TYDFIL
Postcode
CF47 7DL
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Merthyr Tydfil
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

Further Information

Notice Documents

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