--- title: "PS23206 - UKRI Group - Strategic Tax Support" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040189" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-040189" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-040189.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-040189.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION" published: "2023-10-20" --- # PS23206 - UKRI Group - Strategic Tax Support Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040189 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-040189) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-040189.json) ## Summary The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Group is seeking strategic tax support services through tender PS23206. This procurement, located in SWINDON, United Kingdom, falls under the 'Business services' industry category. The deadline for bid submission is on Tuesday 24th October 2023 at 11:00. The aim is to appoint a provider for tax services and advisory support for UKRI and its subsidiaries, covering Corporation Tax, compliance, and financial statement reporting until the five financial years ending 31 March 2028. This tender by UKRI presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in tax services and advisory support to compete. Organisations with expertise in direct and indirect taxation, compliance with HMRC regulations, and financial reporting against IAS12 would be well-suited for this tender. UKRI is looking for providers with knowledge of UK and international taxation to support their tax calculation, compliance, and disclosure needs. Businesses experienced in navigating complex taxation issues across multiple jurisdictions are encouraged to participate in this tender. ## Notice The final date and time for the submission of bids is Tuesday 24th October 2023 at 11:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The purpose of this tender is to identify a provider of specified core tax services and deliverables, and ad hoc advisory and strategic support to UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and its subsidiaries in relation to: * the annual calculation of Corporation Tax including Capital Gains and Losses for UKRI and its wholly owned subsidiaries* starting in the financial year 2023-24;(UKRI's Financial Year is 1st April, until 31st March in the year following), for the five financial years ending 31 March 2028. Draft or results of the annual calculation of Corporation Tax are to be available at pre-agreed times so they can be entered to the respective Financial Year End Accounts for UKRI and its wholly owned subsidiaries * for UKRI and its wholly owned subsidiaries, a requirement for provision to support the annual submission of the Corporation Tax returns by whatever means mandated by His Majesty's Revenue & Customs (HMRC), for the five financial years ending 31 March 2028, aligned with the statutory timings required for these returns by HMRC * provision of expertise and advice to ensure UKRI and its wholly owned subsidiaries can maintain compliance with all direct and indirect taxation legislation and regulation across all the jurisdictions in which they operate including (but not limited to) applicable: company; ad valorem/sales; payroll/employment; import/export taxation and duties; and withholding tax * provision of expertise and advice to ensure UKRI and its wholly-owned subsidiaries can report with annual financial statements, where applicable, against the requirements of IAS12 - Income Taxes, with relation to deferred taxation reporting and disclosures Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Supplier Attachments tab within the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the RFP document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Jaggaer eSourcing portal please use the link https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ and follow the instructions to register as a supplier. If you are already registered on the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/. Once you are logged into the system you will be able to locate the Procurement you wish to leave a bid on by clicking the ITTs Open to All Suppliers and searching for the reference number PS23206 or ITT_1130. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The purpose of this tender is to identify a provider of specified core tax services and deliverables, and ad hoc advisory and strategic support to UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and its subsidiaries in relation to: * the annual calculation of Corporation Tax including Capital Gains and Losses for UKRI and its wholly owned subsidiaries* starting in the financial year 2023-24;(UKRI's Financial Year is 1st April, until 31st March in the year following), for the five financial years ending 31 March 2028. Draft or results of the annual calculation of Corporation Tax are to be available at pre-agreed times so they can be entered to the respective Financial Year End Accounts for UKRI and its wholly owned subsidiaries * for UKRI and its wholly owned subsidiaries, a requirement for provision to support the annual submission of the Corporation Tax returns by whatever means mandated by His Majesty's Revenue & Customs (HMRC), for the five financial years ending 31 March 2028, aligned with the statutory timings required for these returns by HMRC * provision of expertise and advice to ensure UKRI and its wholly owned subsidiaries can maintain compliance with all direct and indirect taxation legislation and regulation across all the jurisdictions in which they operate including (but not limited to) applicable: company; ad valorem/sales; payroll/employment; import/export taxation and duties; and withholding tax * provision of expertise and advice to ensure UKRI and its wholly-owned subsidiaries can report with annual financial statements, where applicable, against the requirements of IAS12 - Income Taxes, with relation to deferred taxation reporting and disclosures UKRI does not hold specialist tax expertise inhouse and has decided to tender for outside expertise to support and complete these tasks. The main purpose of the tender is to find a provider who has competence and knowledge across direct and indirect taxation within the UK and international jurisdictions. To define the basis for Commercial (trading) and Non-Commercial (Non-Trading) activities that underline potential liabilities, and recoveries on Corporation Tax for both UKRI and its wholly owned subsidiaries. To provide justification for the basis of the Annual calculations for Corporation Tax, that will be part of the Budgetary and Cash Flow control of UKRI and its wholly owned subsidiaries, and for the inclusion of the calculations into the Annual Accounts of these organisations, for the period of the tender. To be compliant with HMRC statutory requirements in completing Corporation Tax. To be able to assess Budgetary and Cash Flow timings and consequences. To allow knowledge of Corporation Tax analysis and knowledge to be passed to UKRI and Knowledge Transfer Network Ltd staff. To have access to advice, knowledge, and support on indirect and direct taxation to ensure compliance in all jurisdictions in which UKRI operates. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031048-2023 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Oct 2023 | | Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Dec 2023 - 4 Dec 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | £500,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 1LF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney | | Westminster constituency | Swindon North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 79100000 - Legal services - 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services ## Release History - 20 Oct 2023 at 12:43 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031048-2023 - 18 Sep 2023 at 10:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027465-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk - https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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