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VAT recovery services

HUMBER TEACHING NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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09 Jan 2026 at 13:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust has completed a selective procurement process for VAT recovery services, with Liaisons UK Ltd awarded the contract valued at £40,000. This procurement aimed to conduct an independent analysis of the Trust's expenditure on agency doctors over the last four years, focusing on the potential recovery of overpaid VAT from agency suppliers. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically analysis services, and is set to be executed within Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The contract commenced on 1 December 2025 and will conclude on 30 November 2029, following the completion of the tender period which ended on 30 November 2025.

Businesses specialising in financial and tax consultancy services, particularly those with experience in VAT analysis and recovery, would find growth opportunities in tenders like this. This contract was particularly suited to SMEs and VCSEs due to the nature of the procurement method—call-off from a framework agreement—and the demonstrated potential benefits for these organisations. Engaging with such contracts can enhance business portfolios, offer significant insights into public sector requirements, and establish long-term relationships with health sector entities like the Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust.

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Notice Title

VAT recovery services

Notice Description

Due to a potential change in VAT rules, the Trust requires an independent review of expenditure on agency doctors over the last four years. The review will determine whether VAT was incorrectly charged on locum doctor placements and, where applicable, facilitate recovery of overpaid VAT from agency suppliers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-84a70014-325b-47fa-9664-0c87beaa54f7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ab2ec31-29f3-44db-936e-1a185d688567
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71620000 - Analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HUMBER TEACHING NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HULL
Postcode
HU10 6ED
Post Town
Hull
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
East Riding of Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Cottingham South
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIAISONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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