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Tax Consultancy Services

INDEPENDENT PARLIAMENTARY STANDARDS AUTHORITY

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29 May 2026 at 14:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority, headquartered in London, recently completed a procurement process for "Tax Consultancy Services", falling under the industry category of General Public Services. This procurement was governed by the legal basis of directive 32014L0024 and employed a limited award procedure without prior publication. The process, described as a mini-competition via RM6309, concluded with one active award for a lot related to the delivery in London, UKI. The procurement was finalised with a contract signed on 26th May 2026. KPMG LLP, a large supplier located in London, was awarded the contract valued at £166,666, following a procurement stage initially marked by the cancellation of the lot on certain criteria.

This tender presents significant opportunities for specialised businesses in the tax consultancy sector, particularly for those capable of participating in limited competition environments. Large-scale businesses with expertise in public law services, like KPMG LLP, which successfully secured the award, are ideally positioned to leverage such opportunities for further engagement and growth in the public sector consultancy landscape. The absence of prior publication requirements may provide strategic advantages for businesses adept at navigating mini-competitions, allowing them to maximise their expertise and resources within the public contract domain.

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Notice Title

Tax Consultancy Services

Notice Description

Tax Consultancy Services

Procurement Information

Mini competition via RM6309

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a91f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050940-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75110000 - General public services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£166,666 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INDEPENDENT PARLIAMENTARY STANDARDS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC2N 6LE
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KPMG

Further Information

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