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title: "Spend Analysis & Recovery Services (SARS)"
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# Spend Analysis & Recovery Services (SARS)

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c369b2f6-68a8-4f54-8048-60d94c59bebb

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## Summary

This procurement process, facilitated by NHS England, concerns a project titled "Spend Analysis & Recovery Services (SARS)" situated in Leeds, England. Classified under the "Business and management consultancy services" category, the tender seeks services to review NHS Trust expenditure on utility bills and recover any overpayments for up to six years. The procurement has entered the Award stage with PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP as the appointed supplier. The contract, valued at £600,000, commenced on 6th October 2025 and will conclude on 5th October 2026. The procurement method involved was selective, stemming from a call-off on a framework agreement, ensuring a focused and competitive selection process.

This tender offers a significant avenue for business growth, particularly for large-scale consultancy firms with expertise in financial recovery and expenditure analysis. It allows businesses to engage with NHS England and deliver impactful cost recovery services that could enhance reputation and credibility in the public health sector. While the opportunity is geared towards sizable entities like PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP, the nature of the services required could inspire collaboration with smaller firms as subcontractors, offering diverse industry players a possibility to gain experience and expand their reach in healthcare consultancy.

## Notice

A service to review NHS Trust expenditure on bills e.g. utility bills, looking back up to 6 years and recovering any over payments. SARS will be zero-cost to NHSE, a budget will not be charged to provide this service. The service purpose is to recover money, on behalf of NHS Trusts, that has been incorrectly charged for utilities bills over a period of up to 6 years. The recovered money will benefit the relevant NHS Trust. The service will be funded by the supplier withholding a percentage of money recovered.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f143d71f-9154-40e2-9ad9-3feab40f3de9 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Oct 2025 - 5 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £600,000 |
| 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 | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 4AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2025 at 11:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f143d71f-9154-40e2-9ad9-3feab40f3de9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f143d71f-9154-40e2-9ad9-3feab40f3de9
  9th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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