Tender

WRA010 2025 26 Welsh Revenue Authority Regulatory Impact Assessment Contract

WELSH REVENUE AUTHORITY

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Tender

05 Jan 2026 at 15:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Revenue Authority is currently in the tender stage of procuring services for the "WRA010 2025 26 Welsh Revenue Authority Regulatory Impact Assessment Contract." This project involves a cost-benefit analysis of the WRA Tax Maintenance Bill and falls under the financial and business consultancy services sectors. Located in the United Kingdom, this open competition procurement seeks submissions via Sell2Wales by 16:00 hrs on 26 January 2026, with an earlier enquiry deadline of 14 January 2026. The tender is guided by UK Regulations applicable to Welsh devolved authorities, and the contract is slated to begin on 9 February 2026, with an initial duration of four months and the possibility of extension.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in financial consultancy and business management services. With a total gross value of £60,000, the contract is especially suited for SMEs and VCSEs, offering a chance to enhance their portfolios through collaboration with a central government authority. The open and below threshold nature of this competition allows various businesses to submit proposals, potentially fostering growth and visibility in the public sector consultancy market. Interested firms should ensure compliance with the ICT and Security Questionnaire and provide detailed commercial and methodological statements as part of their submission.

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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/000379-2026
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
5 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 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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