--- title: "Taxation Advisory Services for a UK HEI" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d4ea" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05d4ea" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d4ea.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d4ea.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY" published: "2026-02-20" --- # Taxation Advisory Services for a UK HEI Buyer: LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d4ea [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05d4ea) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d4ea.json) ## Summary The procurement process for taxation advisory services at Liverpool John Moores University, a higher education institution located in Liverpool, UK, is actively seeking to engage service providers through an open procedure. The tender, with reference LJMU 2523, falls under the services category and requires expert consultancy on various tax-related matters, including VAT and corporation tax compliance, international tax exposure, transfer pricing, and cross-border structuring. The enquiry period ends on 13th March 2026, and submissions are due by 20th March 2026. The subsequent award phase concludes on 10th April 2026, with the contract commencing on 1st August 2026. The procurement's legal framework is governed by legislation UKPGA 2023/54, and the contract value is estimated at £500,000 GBP, open to international providers via electronic submissions. This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in taxation consultancy, particularly those with expertise in handling complex tax scenarios for entities with multinational operations. Eligible firms include those with capabilities in economic and technical competency to address sector-specific challenges faced in higher education institutions involved in international partnerships and trading activities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in strategic tax planning and compliance across borders can benefit from the renewal option based on performance and budgetary allocations, extending prospects till 2031. Engaging with this contract could bolster one's portfolio in delivering tax compliance solutions and advisory services within an educational and international context. ## Notice LJMU operates in the UK as a higher-education provider and has international activities (e.g. overseas collaborations, foreign students, employee research activities, partnerships, joint ventures). Because of the combination of charitable status, trading activities, cross-border operations, and regulatory complexity (including VAT, corporation tax, employment tax, international tax, transfer pricing), the University requires specialist tax advisory services. The advisory services provider will support the University to ensure compliance with UK tax law (direct and indirect), optimise tax position (within legal bounds), support international tax exposure, and advise on cross-border structuring, trading activities, research & development reliefs, and other sector-specific issues. ### Planning Information Interested parties should register on https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ljmu/aspx/Home for RFI document ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015596-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | 1 Mar 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 | | 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 | LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 5AH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | Brownlow Hill | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | TLD7 Merseyside | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79221000 - Tax consultancy services ## Release History - 20 Feb 2026 at 11:47 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015596-2026 - 28 Oct 2025 at 10:26 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068833-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015596-2026 20th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068833-2025 28th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ljmu/aspx/Home e-tendering portal Please access the tender pack, issue clarifications via In-tend Please do not make direct access with the Buyer outside of In-tend, we are unable to respond ## Notice URLs - http://www.ljmu.ac.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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