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title: "Research & Development Tax Credit Services 0137-OPS"
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buyer: "MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT"
published: "2021-08-24"
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# Research & Development Tax Credit Services 0137-OPS

Buyer: MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ea6ce220-4348-4cbe-9aaf-5deae9939261

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## Summary

The Medicines Discovery Catapult is conducting a procurement process for Research & Development Tax Credit Services under the classification of Financial and Insurance Services. The tender, identified as MEDDISC001-DN565663-68239490, has an estimated contract value of £160,000 and is set to commence on 1st August 2021, with a potential duration of four years, including options for extension. This contract is located in Cheshire, England, and the award was published on 24th August 2021, with the tender period concluding on 25th June 2021.

This opportunity may be particularly advantageous for businesses specialising in financial consulting, tax advisory services, and related fields. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in R&D tax credits are encouraged to compete, as the tender supports the capability to foster growth in this niche sector. Given the nature of the project, firms that can demonstrate satisfactory performance over the initial two-year term may further extend their services, making this an attractive prospect for long-term collaboration.

## Notice

The contract is for Research & Development Tax Credit Services for a 2 year period, MDC will have the option to extend the Contract for a further two (2), one (1) year periods subject to the Suppliers satisfactory performance. The contract value is estimated only, since it is based on the potential tax credits achieved.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83d41987-6b2c-41ae-9823-9439c92ff08f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Aug 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 | £160,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £160,000 |
| 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 | MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT |
| Locality | CHESHIRE |
| 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), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FORREST BROWN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 24 Aug 2021 at 10:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83d41987-6b2c-41ae-9823-9439c92ff08f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83d41987-6b2c-41ae-9823-9439c92ff08f
  24th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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