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title: "Research and Develop Tax Credit Project"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0595c3"
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buyer: "CELL THERAPY CATAPULT LIMITED"
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# Research and Develop Tax Credit Project

Buyer: CELL THERAPY CATAPULT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0595c3

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## Summary

The Research and Develop Tax Credit Project, commissioned by CELL THERAPY CATAPULT LIMITED, aims to enhance the accuracy and compliance of R&D Tax Credit claims in line with HMRC guidelines. This open procurement process, underpinned by the Procurement Act 2024, emphasises transparency and value for money, and was initiated to support innovation in R&D activities. The procurement, categorised under financial consultancy and tax consultancy services, was actively pursued from September 2025 to its completion in November 2025. Located in London, the awarded contract was granted to Ernst & Young LLC on 21st November 2025, with a contract period running from December 2025 to December 2028 and a gross value of £225,000. The procurement process, handled via an open procedure, invited nine bids, ensuring competitive selection.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies involved in financial consultancy and auditing services. It particularly suits businesses capable of delivering high-quality and accurate financial and tax consultancy services, such as those with expertise in preparing R&D tax credit claims. The procurement's open procedure and emphasis on criteria such as previous experience, quality, communication, and price make it particularly accessible for SMEs looking to expand their portfolios. Ernst & Young LLC's successful bid showcases the potential for large firms to engage in such opportunities, whilst the inclusion of SME bidding suggests pathways for smaller enterprises as well.

## Notice

To ensure accurate, timely, and compliant preparation and submission of Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credit claims under HMRC guidelines. To ensure that submissions are received at least a calendar month to HMRC before the R&D cycle deadline or annual tax return, whichever is earlier. This will be agreed by the finance team. To support innovation and investment in qualifying R&D activities through optimised and defensible tax credit claims. To align procurement and delivery processes with the new Procurement Act 2024 ensuring transparency, fairness, and value for money.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076194-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Dec 2025 - 16 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £270,000 |
| Lots value | £270,000 |
| Awards value | £225,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CELL THERAPY CATAPULT LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 9RT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | London Bridge & West Bermondsey |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ERNST & YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services
- 79221000 - Tax consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2025 at 16:42 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076194-2025
- 8 Sep 2025 at 11:54 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054626-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076194-2025
  21st November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054626-2025
  8th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://catapultcgtc.wax-live.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ListEvents.aspx
- https://ct.catapult.org.uk/
- https://www.ey.com/en_ua
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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