Tender

Tax Advisory Services

LONDON SCHOOL OF HYGIENE & TROPICAL MEDICINE

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Tender

13 May 2026 at 13:07

Summary of the contracting process

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) is seeking to appoint a supplier for specialist tax advisory services related to its global distance learning programme. This competitive tender is open for applications until 12:00 on 15th June 2026. The procurement process is at the tender stage and involves a competitive flexible procedure with an assessment phase followed by presentations for the top three bidders. The main industry category is services, specifically tax consultancy, and the procurement aims to secure comprehensive VAT compliance and fiscal representation support. The award is anticipated by 10th August 2026, with the contract estimated at £300,000 and the possibility of an optional one-year extension after its conclusion in September 2028.

This tender presents an opportunity for SMEs and other firms with expertise in tax consultancy and compliance to engage with a prominent academic institution. Businesses with a robust delivery model, technical expertise in VAT, and experience working with similar organisations could find this particularly advantageous for growth. Firms are encouraged to demonstrate their capabilities in risk management, technology utilisation, and delivering social value. The open competition structure implies a fair chance for capable businesses to secure the contract, potentially leading to a long-term partnership with LSHTM. The mandatory online submission policy allows firms from across the UK to participate, broadening the scope for potential growth and collaboration.

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Notice Title

Tax Advisory Services

Notice Description

LSHTM requires specialist tax advisory and compliance support in relation to its global distance learning programme. We are looking to appoint a supplier to provide specialist tax advisory and compliance support. The appointed supplier will be expected to provide end-to-end support covering VAT compliance, fiscal representation where required and technical advisory services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0697c2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043944-2026
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
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79211000 - Accounting services

79221000 - Tax consultancy services

79222000 - Tax-return preparation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 1 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2029-04-02

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON SCHOOL OF HYGIENE & TROPICAL MEDICINE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1E 7HT
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

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