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title: "SARS (Spend Analysis and Recovery Services) II"
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# SARS (Spend Analysis and Recovery Services) II

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-50b532f9-dce6-449d-9973-91444adfd976

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## Summary

The Crown Commercial Service has awarded a multi-supplier Framework Agreement for Spend Analysis and Recovery Services, designated as RM3820/1. This procurement falls under the services category and is relevant to financial analysis and consultancy, with a total contract value of £48 million. The framework commenced on 16 January 2018 and is set to conclude on 15 January 2020, although there is an option for up to two extensions of 12 months each. Tenders were accepted until 4 October 2017, indicating that the procurement stage has concluded with the award being published on 5 February 2018. The services will be available to all UK Central Government departments and wider public sector organisations across various locations, including the UK, British Overseas Territories, and the Channel Islands.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in financial consultancy, data analysis, and technical services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that may have the capacity to provide these services to public sector clients. With a focus on spend analysis and related services, businesses that specialise in financial transaction processing, accounting, and auditing are particularly well-suited to compete for the multiple lots available under this framework. Given the collaborative structure of the multi-supplier agreement, there is potential for partnerships or consortia to emerge, enabling companies to combine strengths and broaden service offerings to meet the diverse needs of contracting authorities.

## Notice

Crown Commercial Service as the Authority has awarded a 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"). 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 comprises of 7 lots. Additional information: The following information has been captured in accordance with the requirements of Regulation 50 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015: Number of tenders received from SMEs = 35 Number of tenders received from other EU Member States = 0 Number of tenders received from non-EU States = 0 Number of tenders received by electronic means = 51 This Framework Agreement commenced on 16/01/2018 for an Initial Period of 2 year and will conclude on 15/01/2020 with an option to extend for up to 2 further periods of 12 consecutive months at the Authority's discretion up to a total duration of 48 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c106f28-36d2-40b5-aa65-7b635199b484 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 16 Jan 2018 - 15 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AS ABOVE |

## 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

- 5 Feb 2018 at 13:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c106f28-36d2-40b5-aa65-7b635199b484

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c106f28-36d2-40b5-aa65-7b635199b484
  5th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5480a373-3cb3-49b0-9b8b-022bfc7d2a54
  Attachment 1 - RM3820 SARS Framework Agreement REDACTED
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/40c7b077-6266-4648-acf8-c7d28c92816b
  RM3820 Successful Suppliers

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