Find the right R&D tax adviser through one structured tender process.
Whether this is your first R&D tax claim or you are reviewing your existing adviser, Tenderfy gives UK companies a structured way to compare verified R&D tax specialists before making an appointment. Instead of relying on cold outreach, referrals or internet searches, you submit one confidential brief and receive up to three tailored proposals from specialists matched to your technical profile, commercial requirements and preferred way of working.
Choosing an R&D tax adviser has become more difficult.
You can't easily tell whether a specialist has real experience in your sector or the specific technology behind your R&D. Websites look alike, credentials look alike, and cold outreach doesn't tell you anything you can rely on.
Fees vary dramatically. Fixed fee, contingent percentage, hybrid — proposals arrive in different shapes with different assumptions, which makes comparing one credibly against another harder than it should be.
HMRC's compliance-check rate on R&D claims has risen sharply. The wrong adviser makes that risk yours. What happens if the claim is challenged? Sales-led firms often won't say until you ask — and by then you've already appointed.
Structure at every stage of the tender.
Friction
Don't know where to start
You know your company probably qualifies, but you're not sure what information a specialist actually needs to give you a credible proposal.
Difficult to compare advisers
Proposals arrive in different formats with different assumptions, making it hard to weigh one credibly against another.
Concerned about quality
The R&D tax market is unregulated. It's difficult to tell a credible specialist from one that files aggressive claims that attract enquiries.
Mechanism
Guided tender brief
A guided tender brief captures the information specialists need without requiring detailed tax knowledge.
Structured proposal format
Every proposal follows a structured format covering expertise, delivery, fees and support.
Verified specialists only
Only verified specialists can access tenders following onboarding and verification.
Outcome
A consistent starting point
Every specialist responds to the same information, so their proposals can be compared on substance rather than sales polish.
Like-for-like comparison
You compare like for like — approach, delivery, fees, support — instead of sifting inconsistent sales pitches.
Greater confidence in the shortlist
The firms bidding for your tender have been checked before they can see your brief, not after.
What to check before you choose an adviser.
Tenderfy doesn't replace professional advice. It helps you appoint the right specialist. Before choosing, consider the following.
Scheme suitability
Whether your company falls within the SME, merged scheme or RDEC position should be assessed as part of the engagement.
Grant funding
Grant funding may influence how qualifying expenditure is treated and should be discussed early.
Previous claims
If you have claimed before, an independent review may identify opportunities or risks before the next submission.
HMRC compliance
Ask how evidence is gathered, how technical narratives are prepared and how enquiries are managed.
Commercial model
Compare fixed fee, contingent and hybrid models on overall value rather than headline price.
Sector expertise
Experience in your field can improve communication and understanding of technical projects.
Frequently asked questions.
Ready to compare verified R&D tax specialists?
Post one confidential tender and receive a focused shortlist from specialists matched to your sector, claim profile and commercial preferences. Stay in control throughout the tender process and only engage when you are confident you have found the right adviser.