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title: "Energy bill validation and cost recovery services for Educational Institutions across England"
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# Energy bill validation and cost recovery services for Educational Institutions across England

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7fdb1e13-5e1d-4368-ade3-27de13c877f6

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## Summary

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for energy bill validation and cost recovery services for educational institutions across England. This procurement, listed under the industry category of “collection agency services” (CPV 79940000), was completed through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services' RM6226 framework under Lot 17. The tender process initiated on 7th May 2024 and concluded with an award to Professional Cost Management Group Limited on 7th August 2024. The contract started on 26th August 2024 and will end on 31st May 2026, covering various regions including North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in utility bill validation and cost recovery, providing ample scope for both SMEs and larger enterprises to demonstrate their expertise in contract compliance. By identifying erroneous payments and recovering funds for educational settings, businesses can not only secure a lucrative contract but also establish a strong reputation within the public sector. Organisations well-suited to compete in this arena include those with a proven track record in utility management, financial auditing, and customer-focused service—particularly those that can adapt to diverse regional needs across England.

## Notice

The Department for Education has appointed a supplier to deliver validation of utility bills (electricity and gas) which have been issued to schools in England and to carry out cost recovery services where errors are identified. The contract will aim to ensure that all Education Settings across England have the opportunity to benefit from specialist contract compliance reviews, including the identification of erroneous payments and the potential recovery of funds. This contract was awarded via the Crown Commercial Services' RM6226 framework under Lot 17.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0001e03c-d625-4c25-ac50-40eaf09601ec |
| 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 | 29 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 25 Aug 2024 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PROFESSIONAL COST MANAGEMENT GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79940000 - Collection agency services

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2024 at 09:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0001e03c-d625-4c25-ac50-40eaf09601ec

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0001e03c-d625-4c25-ac50-40eaf09601ec
  29th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2feba530-37ac-4d2f-9c86-04e16e7d563f
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