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EAST - Formal appeal to HMRC/ Tax Tribunal (W22028)

EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

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10 Feb 2026 at 13:26

Summary of the contracting process

The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust has completed a procurement process for a 'Formal appeal to HMRC/ Tax Tribunal,' a legal services contract with the procurement ID w22028. This contract falls under the services category and addresses various aspects of legal proceedings, including communication with HMRC and ADR preparation. Notably, the procurement method was direct, signifying that the process was completed below the threshold without competition. Located in Melbourn, United Kingdom, this procurement was awarded to Mishcon de Reya, a large-scale supplier based in London. The procurement process reached the award stage on 10th February 2026, following a contract signing date of 31st March 2025. The contract is active, covering the period from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, with potential renewals and options extending up to March 2027.

This procurement creates substantial opportunities for businesses within the legal services sector, particularly those specialising in tax-related legal matters. Given the direct procurement method, large and well-established law firms equipped to handle complex legal negotiations and correspondence with government bodies stand to benefit. The contractual arrangement includes a value of £82,500, with a gross value of £99,000, making it a profitable venture under well-defined timelines. Businesses adept at navigating government appeals and tribunal processes will find this tender particularly suited to their expertise, aligning with the central government's need for efficient and comprehensive legal assistance.

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Notice Title

EAST - Formal appeal to HMRC/ Tax Tribunal (W22028)

Notice Description

Formal appeal to HMRC/ Tax Tribunal. Correspondence with HMRC regarding DR, including the ADR application. Review of evidence and all aspects of ADR preparation. This includes meetings, calls, etc with relevant personnel.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064c8c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011881-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£82,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@eastamb.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MELBOURN
Postcode
SG8 6EN
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Melbourn
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MISHCON DE REYA

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