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title: "Research & Development Expenditure Credit (RDEC)"
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buyer: "NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES"
published: "2025-07-09"
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# Research & Development Expenditure Credit (RDEC)

Buyer: NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-005fd9bc-e763-4840-b288-6d6b6a080d6c

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Nuclear Restoration Services, titled "Research & Development Expenditure Credit (RDEC)," falls under the industry category of statutory audit services. The process took place in various locations including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, and Europe. This selective process, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement, reached the award stage on 14 July 2025, with a contract period spanning from 9 July 2025 to 14 July 2025. The awarded contract was valued at £536,000, with the supplier being Grant Thornton UK LLP. The total procurement was completed for the value of £780,000, with key deadlines concluding on 8 July 2025.

This tender presents promising growth opportunities for organisations adept at delivering statutory audit services, particularly those capable of leveraging framework agreements. The project, although not specifically geared towards SMEs or VCSEs, is well-suited for large-scale audit firms looking to expand their services within the public sector, especially in projects that span multiple jurisdictions. Businesses with a robust network and capacity to operate within the outlined geographical scope will find this contract advantageous.

## Notice

Research & Development Expenditure Credit (RDEC)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/784275ed-7973-450a-b08b-13572ab6d111 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Jul 2025 - 14 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £780,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £536,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES |
| Locality | RISLEY |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS35 1RQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Severn Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Thornbury and Yate |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRANT THORNTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212300 - Statutory audit services

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2025 at 15:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/784275ed-7973-450a-b08b-13572ab6d111

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/784275ed-7973-450a-b08b-13572ab6d111
  9th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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