Planning

Provision of Tax Advice and Tax-Related Services

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Planning

03 Mar 2026 at 10:01

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde is initiating a tender process for the provision of tax advice and tax-related services, with the buying organisation located in Glasgow. The procurement, categorized under "Tax consultancy services," falls into the services industry and is currently in the planning stage. Interested parties must register their interest by 20 March 2026, with the future notice date anticipated on 17 June 2026. The tender aims to establish a framework agreement, comprised of two lots: UK Tax Advice and Overseas and Global Mobility Tax Advice. The entire opportunity is valued at £500,000 and will be conducted under the legal basis governed by CELEX with potential procurement methods including direct award or mini-competition. The location of the delivery is primarily at the University of Strathclyde, Region UKM82.

This tender represents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in tax consultancy and fiscal services, particularly those with expertise in both UK and international tax matters. The framework seeks capable suppliers to ensure tax compliance and efficiency in both local and global settings. Organisations skilled in tax-return preparation and fiscal advisory services would be well-suited to compete, especially those with experience in managing direct and indirect taxes. This procurement could provide the chance for businesses to establish or expand their footprint in providing specialised tax services to prominent educational institutions like the University of Strathclyde.

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Notice Title

Provision of Tax Advice and Tax-Related Services

Notice Description

The University of Strathclyde requires supplier(s) for the provision of tax advice and tax-related services.

Lot Information

UK Tax Advice

To ensure tax-compliance and efficiency in the UK, the University is looking to appoint supplier(s) to lot 1 of the Framework to facilitate the provision of UK tax advice and tax-related services, including both direct and indirect taxes and the preparation of the University's annual tax return. Additional information: The University will reserve the right to call off from the Framework through either direct award (ranked) or mini-competition.

Overseas and Global Mobility Tax Advice

To ensure tax-compliance and efficiency overseas, the University is looking to appoint supplier(s) to lot 2 of the Framework to facilitate the provision of overseas and global mobility tax advice and tax-related services. Additional information: The University will reserve the right to call off from the Framework through either direct award (ranked) or mini-competition.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066080
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018778-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

79220000 - Fiscal services

79221000 - Tax consultancy services

79222000 - Tax-return preparation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Jun 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1XU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

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