EEAST - VAT Recovery Services (26006)

Description

EEAST - Specialist VAT Recovery Services (26006) Contract valid from 10/09/2026 to 09/09/2027

Key facts

Procedure

Direct award

Lots

1

Contact

Rebecca Brumpton

tenders@eastamb.nhs.uk

01234 243125

Contract period

21 Oct 2026 → 9 Sept 2027

Value incl. VAT

£164k

Category

services

Awarded suppliers

• TMF VAT Services Limited · GB-COH-05562587 · UKI31, GB

Ground given for limiting competition

The buyer’s own stated reason for awarding without open competition, as published. Their assertion, not a finding.

An urgent and unforeseeable situation arose that was outside the control of the Trust. There was an immediate requirement to meet a statutory financial deadline (outside of the UK) and there was insufficient time to undertake a competitive procurement process. Failure to meet this deadline would have resulted in the loss of a significant financial recovery opportunity and potential financial detriment to the Trust. The Trust considers that a direct award in accordance with PA23, Schedule 5 (13), was necessary to address the immediate requirement within the required timeframe, secure the financial recovery opportunity and protect public funds.