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title: "VAT Savings review"
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# VAT Savings review

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b0d25ee7-5c86-4d36-a8c8-6d471b4efa75

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed the procurement process for a VAT Savings Review. This contract, classified under Financial Consultancy Services (CPV 66171000), aimed to assess and enhance Defra's VAT recovery compliance with relevant legislation and HMRC guidance. The tender process used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at GBP 361,581, spans from 15th July 2024 to 15th July 2025, with locations including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the rest of the world. Defra awarded the contract to KPMG Advisory Services Limited on 15th July 2024, with the award notice published on 19th December 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in financial consultancy, particularly those with expertise in VAT recovery and compliance. The engagement will likely benefit firms capable of navigating complex VAT regulations and identifying potential savings. While the specific contract has been awarded, similar future opportunities could arise, making it essential for businesses in this sector to remain vigilant and prepare to demonstrate robust compliance capabilities and innovative approaches to VAT recovery and fiscal consultancy.

## Notice

The primary aim of the engagement is to identify whether Defra is maximising the available VAT recoveries and reliefs, with a view to making retrospective claims for additional VAT recovery where applicable and improving VAT recovery prospectively. Any additional VAT savings will need to comply with the relevant VAT legislation and HMRC Guidance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c63738c8-1ffc-4a85-bcd2-d4eb66ad711a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 14 Jul 2024 - 15 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £361,581 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £361,581 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KPMG ADVISORY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2024 at 12:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c63738c8-1ffc-4a85-bcd2-d4eb66ad711a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c63738c8-1ffc-4a85-bcd2-d4eb66ad711a
  19th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9650033e-ab30-410e-be4b-30d92ca53377
  PEL Defra VAT work July 2024 Signed by all parties redacted_Redacted

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