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title: "IR35 Project"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS"
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# IR35 Project

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d3859370-1586-4b97-81e3-af2523769790

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "IR35 Project" was initiated by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) to obtain consultancy support in reviewing their service contracts' tax position and further develop robust procedures. This tender falls under the financial auditing services category, identified by the CPV code 79212100. The project is located with the primary buyer being headquartered in London, UK, and catering to diverse locations including the UK, the British Overseas Territories, and Europe. The procurement process was conducted using a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement, and has progressed to the award stage. The contract period commenced on 5th January 2026 and will end on 31st March 2026, with a total contract value of £350,000, awarded to Deloitte LLP. The award was formally published on 1st February 2026.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in financial auditing services, particularly those with experience in public sector contract reviews and advisory roles. Although the contract has been awarded to Deloitte LLP, similar future tenders could benefit consultancy firms with capabilities in tax consultancy and process improvement services. Companies that are already part of relevant framework agreements will be well-situated to compete for such opportunities in the future, as the procurement method was selective. This contract highlights the importance of fostering relationships with government departments and understanding the intricacies of public sector service requirements for sustained business growth.

## Notice

Consultancy support in reviewing the tax position of Defra's service contracts, as well as advising on further development of processes and procedures to enable robust controls are in place.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f658991-6296-4cca-9431-3bf5190ca0da |
| 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 | 1 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £350,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212100 - Financial auditing services

## Release History

- 1 Feb 2026 at 13:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f658991-6296-4cca-9431-3bf5190ca0da
- 1 Feb 2026 at 13:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f7be380-3d4f-4d6f-b06e-663e61a079b8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f658991-6296-4cca-9431-3bf5190ca0da
  1st February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f7be380-3d4f-4d6f-b06e-663e61a079b8
  1st February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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