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title: "VAT Recovery Services - AWARD"
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# VAT Recovery Services - AWARD

Buyer: OXFORD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b8bf7554-90fb-42c4-a320-e3cd03f4103d

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b09bc1f-4e18-4f22-b5f6-1cda7a0dcf6c |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Sep 2025 - 8 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | OXFORD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Holywell |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JULIAN BLOOM VAT CONSULTANT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services
- 79212200 - Internal audit services

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2025 at 17:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b09bc1f-4e18-4f22-b5f6-1cda7a0dcf6c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b09bc1f-4e18-4f22-b5f6-1cda7a0dcf6c
  8th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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