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title: "Utilities Historic Spend Analysis & Recovery"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6c74ca11-5b0d-4691-8106-1076ffa96dea"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-13"
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# Utilities Historic Spend Analysis & Recovery

Buyer: SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6c74ca11-5b0d-4691-8106-1076ffa96dea

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Utilities Historic Spend Analysis & Recovery" project was managed by Surrey County Council, located in Reigate, England, within the energy and related services industry category. The award stage is now complete, with a contract valued at £100,000 initiated through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. This procurement process culminated in awarding the contract to Cost Clarity Limited, commencing from 1 April 2026 and concluding on 31 March 2028. The project involves auditing historic utility invoices to identify and recover overpayments or discrepancies dating back six years, providing an opportunity for cost recovery. The award was published on 13 March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in bill validation services and historical utility audits, particularly those with expertise in the energy sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage due to the project's suitability criteria and the potential for sustained collaboration with a local government authority. Businesses capable of delivering precise auditing services, recovering erroneous payments, and improving financial accuracy would be well-positioned to capitalise on this concession contract, enhancing their portfolio and engaging with public sector clients.

## Notice

A historic bill validation service audits past utility invoices to identify and recover overpayments, billing errors, or discrepancies going back a maximum of six years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16176285-a5e9-4680-bd82-972898e25dda |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | REIGATE |
| Post town | Redhill |
| Postcode | RH2 8EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ26 East Surrey |
| Local authority | Reigate and Banstead |
| Electoral ward | South Park & Woodhatch |
| Westminster constituency | Reigate |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COST CLARITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71314000 - Energy and related services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2026 at 16:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16176285-a5e9-4680-bd82-972898e25dda

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16176285-a5e9-4680-bd82-972898e25dda
  13th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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