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title: "Tax advice"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ff05"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-04-08"
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# Tax advice

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ff05

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## Summary

The Open University, located in Milton Keynes, has completed a procurement process for the provision of tax advice services. This tender falls under the industry category of tax consultancy services and is designated as a service procurement. The process utilised a direct procurement method, conducted below threshold and without competition. Big for Tax Ltd, based in Leicester, has been awarded the contract, which will run from 31 March 2026 to 31 March 2026, with a gross contract value of £42,000. The official contract was signed on 1 April 2025.

This tender creates growth opportunities for businesses specialising in tax consultancy services, particularly those that can offer expert advice and support public sector institutions like The Open University. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a proven track record in delivering high-quality tax advice are well-suited to compete for future similar contracts. The straightforward procurement process without the need for competition also allows niche firms a focused engagement, sparing them lengthy competitive bidding. This can significantly aid in streamlining business operations and establishing strong client relationships.

## Notice

The provision of Tax advice services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013737-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £35,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE OPEN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK7 6AA |
| 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 | Monkston |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BIG FOR TAX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79221000 - Tax consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2025 at 14:25 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013737-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013737-2025
  8th April 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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