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PRP275 Water Cost Recovery Service

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council is seeking to procure the "PRP275 Water Cost Recovery Service" through an open procedure. This contract involves conducting a comprehensive audit of historic and current water utility accounts to recover any overpayments, with services provided on a no-win-no-fee basis for each site. The procurement, valued at GBP 173,100 excluding VAT, has a tender period ending on 11th July 2026 at 11:00 BST, and queries can be submitted until 25th June 2026. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically financial management consultancy, and is situated in the East Midlands, UK (Region UKF1). The contract will commence on 1st September 2026 and could potentially extend to August 2030, taking into account two 12-month renewal options. The final award decision is expected by 27th July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial management consultancy, particularly those capable of deploying specialised audit services. Given the nature of a no-win-no-fee arrangement, companies with robust experience in negotiating utility overpayments will find this contract particularly attractive. The contract's suitability for SMEs further broadens the pool of potential bidders, encouraging participation from smaller enterprises skilled in financial analysis and utility cost recovery. The focus on quality, price, and social value in the award criteria provides additional avenues for demonstrating value to the council, thereby potentially fostering business growth and establishing long-term partnerships.

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Notice Title

PRP275 Water Cost Recovery Service

Notice Description

Derbyshire County Council are seeking a specialist organisation to undertake a comprehensive audit of historic and current water utility accounts in order to establish and negotiate the return of overpayments. It is envisioned that this be completed on a no win no fee basis for each site.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b295
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055603-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£173,100 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£173,100 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire

Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

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