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VAT Recovery Services - AWARD

OXFORD CITY COUNCIL

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08 Nov 2025 at 17:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, entitled "VAT Recovery Services - AWARD," was conducted by Oxford City Council. This open procedure sought a supplier capable of reviewing and reclaiming overpaid VAT payments, falling under the industry category of accounting and auditing services, with CPV code 79210000. This contract spanned multiple regions including the United Kingdom and global locations such as the Channel Islands and British Overseas Territories. The award stage was completed with the contract period lasting from 8th September 2025 to 8th September 2027. Key dates included the tender period ending on 8th May 2025 and the award date on 29th August 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £150,000, was signed with Julian Bloom VAT Consultant.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in accounting, auditing, and VAT recovery services, particularly those with expertise in identifying financial inaccuracies and streamlining tax efficiencies. While the procurement process has concluded, providing such services fosters growth opportunities for firms in related sectors, enhancing their capabilities to manage similar future contracts with public authorities. Although small or voluntary organisations were not specifically targeted, larger firms with a robust portfolio in financial auditing would likely have an advantageous position for future collaborations with entities such as Oxford City Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VAT Recovery Services - AWARD

Notice Description

We are looking for a supplier to review all our VAT payments and claim back any overpayments.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b8bf7554-90fb-42c4-a320-e3cd03f4103d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b09bc1f-4e18-4f22-b5f6-1cda7a0dcf6c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79212000 - Auditing services

79212100 - Financial auditing services

79212200 - Internal audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20254 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20253 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 8 Sep 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@oxford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01865 252497

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1BX
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Holywell
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JULIAN BLOOM VAT CONSULTANT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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