--- title: "SARS (Spends Analysis and Recovery Services) II" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4aebc0b1-ef67-4ea5-a373-443d6156d348" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4aebc0b1-ef67-4ea5-a373-443d6156d348" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4aebc0b1-ef67-4ea5-a373-443d6156d348.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4aebc0b1-ef67-4ea5-a373-443d6156d348.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2017-08-23" --- # SARS (Spends Analysis and Recovery Services) II Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4aebc0b1-ef67-4ea5-a373-443d6156d348 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4aebc0b1-ef67-4ea5-a373-443d6156d348) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4aebc0b1-ef67-4ea5-a373-443d6156d348.json) ## Summary The Crown Commercial Service is currently conducting a procurement process titled "SARS (Spends Analysis and Recovery Services) II". This initiative falls under the services industry category and is associated with a budget of £48 million. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, and it is presently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 25 September 2017. The contract period is set to commence on 22 November 2017 and run until 22 November 2019, serving UK Central Government departments and the wider public sector across various locations, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and British Overseas Territories. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial analysis, accounting software, consultancy services, and data analysis. Companies that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement is designed to be inclusive of such entities. Businesses with experience in spend analysis, financial consultancy, and related services will find this framework a promising avenue for growth and collaboration with public sector entities. ## Notice Crown Commercial Service as the Authority is putting in place multi-supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of spend analysis and recovery services for all UK Central Government departments and Wider Public Sector Organisations ("Contracting Authorities"). 2 / 12 Suppliers will be able to provide spend analysis and related services, including the analysis of accounts payable systems, invoices and payments, contracts or other data as requested by a Contracting Authority. The Framework will comprise of 7 lots. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33c3db76-972e-4135-894c-2896726c513e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Aug 2017 | | Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 Nov 2017 - 22 Nov 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £48,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 9PP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | City Centre North | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 66 - Financial and insurance services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 48440000 - Financial analysis and accounting software package - 66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services - 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services - 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services - 72314000 - Data collection and collation services - 72316000 - Data analysis services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services - 79313000 - Performance review services - 79940000 - Collection agency services ## Release History - 23 Aug 2017 at 13:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33c3db76-972e-4135-894c-2896726c513e - 23 Aug 2017 at 09:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33c3db76-972e-4135-894c-2896726c513e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33c3db76-972e-4135-894c-2896726c513e 23rd August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d4f27dde-edef-4b22-9efc-7199b9c6b03c Attachment 1 - RM3820 SARS Framework Agreement - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d1fce3a7-67e1-45b5-8300-498966bd8c69 Attachment 2 - RM3820 SARS Pricing - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/48b1a82c-1e2a-405c-9f7e-80f1420e9b7d Attachment 3 - Framework Agreement Population Template - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f1ff2c3a-f171-4808-8735-8076820a7169 Attachment 4 - Financial Assessment Template - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4ba89206-7617-4cba-bcae-92ef97bd4c84 Attachment 5 - eSourcing Suite Supplier Guidance Part B - Tendering and Further Competitions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/41f3fcf1-ea67-45d0-80b8-1c9baab0e312 Attachment 6 - Security Guidance - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f17c788f-7323-47a3-af54-5d9efcb1334f RM3820 Bid Pack 1 Framework Needs - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/43337156-2935-4dfd-9889-73d9cc13f9f2 RM3820 Bid Pack 2 Customer Needs - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/edd0fd30-36e1-4be1-8f7a-3c24607ac7d4 SMRM3820 SARS Bid Pack 3 Your Offer - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aa023ac6-7cb6-482b-baeb-5fdeb8b5435a Contract Notice - Authorised Customer List - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c503b4ab-1945-46c1-832d-4a1b0763cce6 Contract Notice - Transparency Information for Spend Analysis and Recovery Services Procurement Stages - http://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:330490-2017:TEXT:EN:HTML&src=0 Contract notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0d20e058-1cfa-4b66-bbd1-5b8ad80b81e5 RM3820 Bid Pack 2 Customer Needs ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/ccs ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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