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    ContractsReview of Market-Equivalent Discount Rate Methodology for Innovate UK Loans Ltd
    Awarded contract

    Review of Market-Equivalent Discount Rate Methodology for Innovate UK Loans Ltd

    Awarded
    £30k
    Published 20 Oct 2026

    Direct award to review and validate the market-equivalent discount rate methodology for Innovate UK Loans Ltd, addressing NAO feedback and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 20 Oct 2026· 2 weeks agoviaContracts Finder
    Awarded
    £30k
    Published 20 Oct 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £30,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      16 Oct 2026
      3 weeks ago
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
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      Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLC
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 2 weeks ago.

    20 Oct 2026Today16 Oct 2026

    Brief

    This is a direct award procurement (PS26254) for a comprehensive review of the market-equivalent discount rate methodology used by Innovate UK Loans Ltd. The successful contractor will evaluate the current methodology to ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, address feedback from the National Audit Office (NAO), and consider market practice and peer reporting benchmarks. The deliverable will be a detailed report provided in advance of Innovate UK Loans Ltd Board and Audit Committee deadlines, enabling sufficient documentation for reporting periods subject to assessment. The review aims to strengthen the discount rate methodology and support regulatory compliance.

    Track record

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    cdfc7c7b-1c34-4623-8161-58967954be6b-918317

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