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Spend Analysis & Recovery Services (SARS)

NHS ENGLAND

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09 Oct 2025 at 11:51

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, facilitated by NHS England, concerns a project titled "Spend Analysis & Recovery Services (SARS)" situated in Leeds, England. Classified under the "Business and management consultancy services" category, the tender seeks services to review NHS Trust expenditure on utility bills and recover any overpayments for up to six years. The procurement has entered the Award stage with PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP as the appointed supplier. The contract, valued at £600,000, commenced on 6th October 2025 and will conclude on 5th October 2026. The procurement method involved was selective, stemming from a call-off on a framework agreement, ensuring a focused and competitive selection process.

This tender offers a significant avenue for business growth, particularly for large-scale consultancy firms with expertise in financial recovery and expenditure analysis. It allows businesses to engage with NHS England and deliver impactful cost recovery services that could enhance reputation and credibility in the public health sector. While the opportunity is geared towards sizable entities like PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP, the nature of the services required could inspire collaboration with smaller firms as subcontractors, offering diverse industry players a possibility to gain experience and expand their reach in healthcare consultancy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Spend Analysis & Recovery Services (SARS)

Notice Description

A service to review NHS Trust expenditure on bills e.g. utility bills, looking back up to 6 years and recovering any over payments. SARS will be zero-cost to NHSE, a budget will not be charged to provide this service. The service purpose is to recover money, on behalf of NHS Trusts, that has been incorrectly charged for utilities bills over a period of up to 6 years. The recovered money will benefit the relevant NHS Trust. The service will be funded by the supplier withholding a percentage of money recovered.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c369b2f6-68a8-4f54-8048-60d94c59bebb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f143d71f-9154-40e2-9ad9-3feab40f3de9
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2025 - 5 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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