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Bill Validation & Cost Recovery Service

DORSET HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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11 Feb 2026 at 13:47

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust, situated in Poole, United Kingdom, which has awarded a contract for a 'Bill Validation & Cost Recovery Service' in the services industry category. The procurement process, classified under direct procurement below the threshold, commenced in November 2025 and spans a 12-month agreement. The contract was awarded without competition and signed on 21 November 2025. The awarding stage is complete as of 11 February 2026, with the supplier being TEAM (Energy Auditing Agency Ltd) based in Milton Keynes. The services will be provided within the UK, specifically aligned with energy management services. Key procurement details include the legal basis under UKPGA 2023/54, ensuring compliance with central government standards.

This tender presents opportunities for large-scale businesses specialised in auditing and energy management services. Given the unique nature of the direct procurement method, businesses that can offer bespoke and efficient energy auditing services would find this contract attractive for growth. The supplier, TEAM (Energy Auditing Agency Ltd), exemplifies the type of enterprise poised to benefit from this contract, given its established expertise in this sector. The agreement allows businesses to expand their portfolio by engaging with central government authorities through strategic services like bill validation and cost recovery, facilitating potential for increased exposure and recognition within public sector procurement. This represents a promising avenue for businesses that can offer solutions adhering to energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness in the public domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bill Validation & Cost Recovery Service

Notice Description

Bureau - Bill Validation & Cost Recovery Service Including core Bureau bill validation service plus Reporting. 12-month agreement. Commencing November 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064de0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012410-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71314200 - Energy-management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,666 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
25 Nov 2025 - 24 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DORSET HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Procurement Department
Contact Email
alice.march@nhs.net
Contact Phone
01202 277000

Buyer Location

Locality
POOLE
Postcode
BH17 0RB
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Canford Heath
Westminster Constituency
Mid Dorset and North Poole

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TEAM (ENERGY AUDITING AGENCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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