--- title: "Research & Development Tax Credit professional services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7e199208-f377-49f3-af5a-da4f7ef975fa" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7e199208-f377-49f3-af5a-da4f7ef975fa" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7e199208-f377-49f3-af5a-da4f7ef975fa.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7e199208-f377-49f3-af5a-da4f7ef975fa.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CONNECTED PLACES CATAPULT" published: "2021-08-27" --- # Research & Development Tax Credit professional services Buyer: CONNECTED PLACES CATAPULT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7e199208-f377-49f3-af5a-da4f7ef975fa [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7e199208-f377-49f3-af5a-da4f7ef975fa) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7e199208-f377-49f3-af5a-da4f7ef975fa.json) ## Summary The Connected Places Catapult is seeking to procure professional services for Research & Development Tax Credit assistance. The tender, titled "Research & Development Tax Credit professional services," falls under the fiscal services category and is based in Milton Keynes, England. Currently in the tender stage, this process commenced with the publication date on 27 August 2021 and is due to close on 17 September 2021. The contract period is set to begin on 8 October 2021 and will last until 31 March 2023. Businesses interested in this opportunity can express their interest through a registration link provided in the tender announcement. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in fiscal services, particularly those with experience in navigating R&D tax matters. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in handling HMRC claims, conducting comprehensive financial analyses, and preparing technical documentation are well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract could not only enhance a business's portfolio but also establish it as a valuable partner within the innovation ecosystem supported by the Connected Places Catapult. ## Notice We are looking to procure a company to help the Connected Places Catapult group with its annual R&D Tax Credit claims to HMRC. We anticipate this engagement will include: * Close examination of our information * Discussions with management, and interviews with our technical team * Use of this information to assess our eligibility, according to HMRC's criteria, to make a claim * Working with the Finance team and others to identify eligible expenditure * The preparation of the financial claim document, as well as a detailed technical document for submission to HMRC * This is likely to be for three group companies in the FY 20/21 and 21/22, and one entity thereafter We also require this engagement to cover any direct correspondence with HMRC, including the preparation of responses to any enquiries, and meeting with HMRC if necessary. How to Apply: Please register at link below if not already registered and Express an Interest on this project and you will then be able to download the Tender Document :https://procontract.due-north.com/Register Additional information: Please register at link below if not already registered and Express an Interest on this project and you will then be able to download the Tender Documents https://procontract.due-north.com/Register ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96462cbf-0b0f-4f46-828f-a15f4a06081d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CONNECTED PLACES CATAPULT | | Locality | MILTON KEYNES | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK9 1BP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes | | Local authority | Milton Keynes | | Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes | | Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79220000 - Fiscal services ## Release History - 27 Aug 2021 at 11:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96462cbf-0b0f-4f46-828f-a15f4a06081d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96462cbf-0b0f-4f46-828f-a15f4a06081d 27th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://cp.catapult.org.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com/Register ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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