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title: "Research & Development (R&D) - Tax Advisory"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-077441"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BANK OF ENGLAND"
published: "2026-09-17"
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# Research & Development (R&D) - Tax Advisory

Buyer: BANK OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-077441

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## Summary

The Bank of England procured specialist research and development tax advisory services to support its organisation. The requirement covers tax consultancy, including advice connected with research and development activity, alongside financial auditing services. The work is classified under CPV codes 79221000 for tax consultancy and 79212100 for financial auditing. It is a professional services requirement delivered in the United Kingdom, for a central government public authority based in London. Businesses with tax advisory practices able to support complex R&D-related matters for a public institution would find the subject matter relevant. The procurement was arranged as one lot, covering the complete requirement rather than separate geographical or service-based packages.

The procurement has been completed and awarded following a below-threshold limited competition. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP was selected for the single lot, with the award active. The contract was signed and began on 3 August 2026, running to 2 August 2028, with an option to extend for one further year to a maximum end date of 2 August 2029. Its value is £89,235.83 excluding VAT, or £107,083 including VAT. The award date is 3 August 2026. The published information identifies the Bank of England as buyer and the procurement as a services contract. The outcome demonstrates that the requirement was evaluated through a limited competitive route rather than an open procedure.

This award shows demand from the Bank of England for specialist R&D tax advisory capability combined with financial audit-related expertise. A credible future competitor would need experienced tax professionals who can interpret R&D activity, identify and support applicable tax treatment, and provide advice suitable for a highly regulated central government institution. Firms should be able to work across the United Kingdom and demonstrate robust technical quality, professional judgement, confidentiality and clear written reporting. The successful supplier is a large professional services firm, indicating that the requirement can suit organisations with established specialist teams, sufficient capacity and mature governance arrangements. Businesses with complementary audit and tax capabilities may be particularly well placed when this type of requirement returns to market.

## Notice

Provision of specialist tax advisory services to support the Bank.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/088148-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £89,235 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BANK OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Postcode area | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2R 8AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Walbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212100 - Financial auditing services
- 79221000 - Tax consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2026 at 12:07 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/088148-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/088148-2026
  17th September 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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