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LUV01372 - Tax Advisory Services

University of Leicester

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Jun 2026 at 10:34

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

26 Jan 2026 at 16:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Leicester, alongside Aston University and De Montfort University, is spearheading a public procurement initiative to establish a framework for tax advisory services. This initiative, titled "LUV01372 - Tax Advisory Services," spans three main categories: UK Value Added Tax, other UK Tax advice, and International Tax advice. With each lot having a separate scope, the framework aims to support and advise these academic institutions on a wide array of tax-related matters. The procurement process follows an open procedure and has progressed to the award stage, with contracts expected to commence on 2nd July 2026 and potentially extend until 2030. The universities are located in Leicester, Birmingham, and surrounding regions, emphasising the need for services across multiple geographic areas within the UK.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the tax advisory industry, particularly those experienced in working with academic institutions and complex regulatory environments. It allows successful bidders not only to connect with well-established universities but also to engage in a long-term framework agreement. Large firms like KPMG and Deloitte, in addition to SMEs such as Xeinadin South Wales and West Ltd and Big For Tax Limited, have been part of this initiative, indicating that a range of business sizes can compete. The framework aims to select businesses that can offer high-quality advisory services, enabling them to foster ongoing relationships with these universities and gain visibility in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LUV01372 - Tax Advisory Services

Notice Description

The Universities of Leicester, Aston and De Montfort (DMU, and together "the Universities") are all academic and research Universities with thriving student communities and a reputation for academic and research excellence. As such the Universities operate in a complicated legal and regulatory environment and intend to establish a non-exclusive framework of professional tax advice for the Universities and their subsidiary companies. The framework term will be four years in total (2+1+1) - with each university having the option to either extend or leave after each term renewal . The framework will be split into three lots as detailed below with up to five suppliers envisaged to populate each lot: Lot 1 UK Value Added Tax advice Lot 2 Other UK Tax advice (Inc but not limited to Corporation tax review and compliance, Customs Duties, Employment Related and other UK tax advisory services) Lot 3 International Tax advice (Inc but not limited to compliance and advisory services, Corporation tax, overseas VAT/GST relating to the consequences of overseas operations) (Non-UK, EU and Outside EU)

Lot Information

Lot 1 UK Value Added Tax advice

*Lot 1 UK Value Added Tax advice oMaximising VAT recoveries on capital projects including methodologies, options to tax, Relevant Charitable Purpose, mechanics and timing of provisional and final claims for VAT recovery. Advice if required on compliance such as Capital Goods Scheme adjustments oVAT implications of research contracts, seconded staff, transactions with the Student Union, catering, conferences, zero-rating, taxable supplies on property lettings, PESM adjustments, and miscellaneous VAT queries oFuel & Power methodologies and calculations oMiscellaneous VAT queries oChanges in law and practice; VAT saving opportunities oTechnical updates, webinars/events, 1 to 1 training support

Lot 2 Other UK Tax advice (Inc but not limited to Corporation tax review and compliance, Customs Duties, Employment Related and other UK tax advisory services)

*Lot 2 Other UK Tax advice oAnnual corporate tax compliance oEmployment Taxes - miscellaneous employment related queries as they arise, including stipends/bursaries, volunteers, ad hoc incentives, national minimum wage oCorporation Tax - impact and treatment of new projects, investment in LLP including disclosure in tax computations, group restructuring for loss making subsidiaries oMiscellaneous UK tax advice oChanges in law and practice; Tax saving opportunities oTechnical updates, webinars/events, 1 to 1 training support

Lot 3 International Tax advice (Inc but not limited to compliance and advisory services, Corporation tax, overseas VAT/GST relating to the consequences of overseas operations) (Non-UK, EU and Outside EU)

*Lot 3 International Tax advice oOverseas Payroll compliance for small numbers of people (could be single person) oGlobal mobility issues. There is an increasing occurrence of people being engaged/or desiring to work overseas. Usually, we wish to have high level advice on tax/social security obligations oOverseas Corporation Tax advice i.e. withholding tax, overseas corporate income tax oOverseas Tax compliance (where required). Including Corporate Income Tax filings, VAT/GST returns and similar oAppendix 5 agreements and other opportunities oInternational Sales Taxes i.e., distance learning oCustoms Duties oOther - such as permanent establishment risks oChanges in law and practice; Tax saving opportunities oTechnical updates, webinars/events, 1 to 1 training support oAny other miscellaneous taxes or duties

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060eec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057909-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Leicester
Additional Buyers

Aston University

De Montfort University

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
LE1 7RH
Postcode Area
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF21 Leicester, TLG31 Birmingham
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

BDO LLP

Big For Tax Limited

Deloitte LLP

GRANT THORNTON UK ADVISORY & TAX LLP

HenrysTMS Limited

KPMG LLP

Xeinadin South Wales and West Ltd

Further Information

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