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LASEUG - VAT advice for merger

THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT

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12 Mar 2026 at 09:41

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12 Mar 2026 at 09:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Kent has concluded a procurement process to obtain VAT advisory services concerning its merger into the University of Greenwich. This contract, awarded to KPMG LLP, focuses on various financial services including the transfer of options to tax, self-supply, and Transfer of Going Concern, along with submissions to HMRC. Additionally, it entails advice on a Partial Recovery Special Method for the entity using scenario modelling. The procurement, conducted directly below the competitive threshold, was awarded on 12 March 2026, covering services in the financial and insurance industry. The contract period is set from 12 March to 31 July 2026, and the process is marked as complete.

This contract presents significant business opportunities, particularly for firms providing specialised financial advisory services. Although awarded without competition, it highlights the demand for expertise in complex financial transitions and mergers within the educational sector. Large consultancies like KPMG LLP, with a significant presence in financial services, are well-positioned to be competitive in similar future opportunities, especially where intricate VAT advice is required for institutional mergers within sub-central governmental bodies. The University of Kent’s merger reflects occurring trends, offering a broader scope for consultancies to assist in similar organisational changes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LASEUG - VAT advice for merger

Notice Description

The provision of VAT advice around the merging of the Kent entity into the existing University of Greenwich set up. Including the transfer of options to tax, self supply and the Transfer of going concern along with the necessary submissions to HMRC. Further advice on the recommended Partial Recovery Special Method for the entity with modelling of different scenarios.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0667f5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022154-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20264 days ago
Contract Period
12 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT2 7NZ
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Blean Forest
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KPMG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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