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title: "Wigan Council Further Competition - Crown Commercial Service: Spend Analysis and Recovery Services II (SARS) Framework Lot 2"
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# Wigan Council Further Competition - Crown Commercial Service: Spend Analysis and Recovery Services II (SARS) Framework Lot 2

Buyer: WIGAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-63beab5a-453b-4325-a772-4d614ff15dd5

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## Summary

Wigan Council is conducting a further competition for services under the Crown Commercial Service framework, specifically aimed at Spend Analysis and Recovery Services II, Lot 2. The tender, titled "Wigan Council Further Competition - Crown Commercial Service: Spend Analysis and Recovery Services II (SARS) Framework Lot 2," involves a review of historic supplier invoices and payments dating back to 2012/13, with an expected contract value of £50,000. The procurement process is currently complete, with the contract period starting on 3rd June 2019 and concluding on 31st December 2019. This procurement process took place in the North West region of the United Kingdom, under the category of financial and insurance services.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses that specialise in financial analysis, auditing, or recovery services. Companies capable of identifying overpayments, credit notes, and VAT discrepancies would be particularly well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate given their suitability for the project, potentially benefiting from the insights and recoveries generated through this contract. Engaging in this procurement could lead to further business growth and increased visibility within the public sector market.

## Notice

Wigan Council are seeking to commission a provider to carry out a review of historic supplier invoices and payments going back to 2012/13. The provider is required to report and recover any instances of supplier payment errors, including Duplicate Payments, Overpayments, Credit Notes, and under recovery of VAT. Wigan Council are utilising the Lot 2 of the Crown Commercial Service: Spend Analysis and Recovery Services II (SARS) Framework to appoint the provider.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0718fcde-168c-4b4e-8db9-9ea09f3ae00b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | 2 Jun 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | WIGAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | WIGAN |
| Post town | Wigan |
| Postcode | WN1 1YN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Wigan |
| Electoral ward | Wigan Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wigan |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AUDIT PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2019 at 16:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0718fcde-168c-4b4e-8db9-9ea09f3ae00b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0718fcde-168c-4b4e-8db9-9ea09f3ae00b
  3rd June 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wigan.gov.uk/

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