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title: "Research & Development Tax Credit Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-78c82d86-d0b2-45b9-8acc-caddd5e38f39"
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buyer: "MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT"
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# Research & Development Tax Credit Services

Buyer: MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-78c82d86-d0b2-45b9-8acc-caddd5e38f39

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## Summary

The Medicines Discovery Catapult is currently engaged in a public procurement process to acquire Research & Development Tax Credit Services. This tender, classified under tax consultancy services, is valued at £180,000 and spans a contract period from 19 July 2021 to 18 July 2025, including options for extension. The procurement method employed is selective, following a restricted procedure, and the tender period concluded on 25 June 2021. The services will be delivered across various regions in the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East and West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity presents significant business growth potential, particularly for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in tax consultancy. Firms that can provide specialised services in research and development tax credits will find the Medicines Discovery Catapult an ideal client, given its focus on innovative medicine solutions. Companies that are adaptable and ready to support the specific needs outlined in the tender will enhance their chances of successful engagement in this competitive procurement process.

## Notice

Research & Development Tax Credit Services for Medicines Discovery Catapult for 2 years with option to extend 2 x 1 year

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87f48b8c-1bf2-4e34-bf72-fa1845cb1546 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £160,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT |
| Locality | MACCLESFIELD |
| Post town | Stockport |
| Postcode | SK10 4ZF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Chelford |
| Westminster constituency | Tatton |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FORRESTBROWN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79221000 - Tax consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Sep 2021 at 09:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87f48b8c-1bf2-4e34-bf72-fa1845cb1546
- 22 Sep 2021 at 09:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c1c3a2a-3003-4781-9eb5-ddc9dab32b05

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87f48b8c-1bf2-4e34-bf72-fa1845cb1546
  22nd September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c1c3a2a-3003-4781-9eb5-ddc9dab32b05
  22nd September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://md.catapult.org.uk/

## Provenance

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