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Utilities Historic Spend Analysis & Recovery

SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL

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13 Mar 2026 at 16:02

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Utilities Historic Spend Analysis & Recovery" project was managed by Surrey County Council, located in Reigate, England, within the energy and related services industry category. The award stage is now complete, with a contract valued at £100,000 initiated through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. This procurement process culminated in awarding the contract to Cost Clarity Limited, commencing from 1 April 2026 and concluding on 31 March 2028. The project involves auditing historic utility invoices to identify and recover overpayments or discrepancies dating back six years, providing an opportunity for cost recovery. The award was published on 13 March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in bill validation services and historical utility audits, particularly those with expertise in the energy sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage due to the project's suitability criteria and the potential for sustained collaboration with a local government authority. Businesses capable of delivering precise auditing services, recovering erroneous payments, and improving financial accuracy would be well-positioned to capitalise on this concession contract, enhancing their portfolio and engaging with public sector clients.

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Notice Title

Utilities Historic Spend Analysis & Recovery

Notice Description

A historic bill validation service audits past utility invoices to identify and recover overpayments, billing errors, or discrepancies going back a maximum of six years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6c74ca11-5b0d-4691-8106-1076ffa96dea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16176285-a5e9-4680-bd82-972898e25dda
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71314000 - Energy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20265 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
REIGATE
Postcode
RH2 8EF
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ26 East Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Reigate and Banstead
Electoral Ward
South Park & Woodhatch
Westminster Constituency
Reigate

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COST CLARITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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