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Tax Advice Services

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION

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03 Aug 2026 at 13:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation has recently completed the procurement process for "Tax Advice Services," a contract related to tax consultancy. This procurement falls under the services category and was conducted through a limited method without prior publication, as it was awarded via the MCF 4 Lot 4 framework. Located in Portsmouth, UK, the procurement supports the University's strategic transnational education and partnerships expansion programme, indicating a need for robust advice on both UK tax compliance and international tax matters. The contract, valued at £800,000, was signed on 3rd August 2026, with the renowned firm KPMG being awarded the contract for their expertise in this domain.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in tax consultancy, particularly those with a global reach and a strong capacity to handle diverse tax matters. Companies that can offer a high mix of price competitiveness and quality service, as considered in the 75/25 Price/Cost ratio, would find this type of procurement particularly beneficial for business growth. Suppliers with capabilities in supporting educational institutions on both domestic and international tax strategies stand to gain from such opportunities, fostering potential long-term collaborative relationships with major academic establishments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tax Advice Services

Notice Description

Contract awarded for provision of tax advisory service to the University across Tax services. As the University is embarking on a strategic TNE and partnerships expansion program , the University is seeking a Provider with global reach, and sufficient capacity to provide advice across multiple strands of activity including UK Tax compliance.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of a range of Tax advisory services both domestic and international to support the Universities current Tax compliance and growth strategy. Additional information: Both Price and quality were considered within the further competition. at a 75/25 Price/Cost ratio.

Procurement Information

This contract was awarded under the MCF 4 Framework . (RM6309)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06da1d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073245-2026
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

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

CPV Codes

79221000 - Tax consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Aug 20263 days ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2UP
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KPMG

Further Information

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