---
title: "VAT Recovery Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05004b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OXFORD CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-11"
---

# VAT Recovery Services

Buyer: OXFORD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05004b

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## Summary

Oxford City Council has recently completed the procurement process for VAT Recovery Services. Situated in Oxford, UK, the council sought service providers to review all VAT payments and reclaim any overpayments. The process was carried out under the 'Below threshold - open competition' method, allowing for broad participation. The procurement, classified under accounting and fiscal services, was initiated in April 2025, with the tender period ending on 8th May 2025 and the contract awarded on 8th September 2025. The contract is active, extends up to September 2027, and is valued at £150,000 with potential renewals allowing for two additional 12-month periods.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing and financial services, particularly those with expertise in VAT recovery. The contract was awarded to Julian Bloom VAT Consultant, reflecting the demand for consultancy firms with comprehensive fiscal capabilities. Businesses in the financial auditing sector, especially those with innovative solutions for maximizing tax efficiency, stand to benefit greatly from such opportunities. The open procurement method adopted by Oxford City Council underlines their commitment to inclusive competition, encouraging a diverse range of suppliers to partake in similar future tenders.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081821-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Sep 2025 - 8 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | £150,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £150,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## 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

- 11 Dec 2025 at 10:53 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081821-2025
- 10 Apr 2025 at 08:58 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014177-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081821-2025
  11th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014177-2025
  10th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/oxfordcc

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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