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title: "PRP275 Water Cost Recovery Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b295"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b295.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-12"
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# PRP275 Water Cost Recovery Service

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b295

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## Summary

Derbyshire County Council is seeking to procure the "PRP275 Water Cost Recovery Service" through an open procedure. This contract involves conducting a comprehensive audit of historic and current water utility accounts to recover any overpayments, with services provided on a no-win-no-fee basis for each site. The procurement, valued at GBP 173,100 excluding VAT, has a tender period ending on 11th July 2026 at 11:00 BST, and queries can be submitted until 25th June 2026. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically financial management consultancy, and is situated in the East Midlands, UK (Region UKF1). The contract will commence on 1st September 2026 and could potentially extend to August 2030, taking into account two 12-month renewal options. The final award decision is expected by 27th July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial management consultancy, particularly those capable of deploying specialised audit services. Given the nature of a no-win-no-fee arrangement, companies with robust experience in negotiating utility overpayments will find this contract particularly attractive. The contract's suitability for SMEs further broadens the pool of potential bidders, encouraging participation from smaller enterprises skilled in financial analysis and utility cost recovery. The focus on quality, price, and social value in the award criteria provides additional avenues for demonstrating value to the council, thereby potentially fostering business growth and establishing long-term partnerships.

## Notice

Derbyshire County Council are seeking a specialist organisation to undertake a comprehensive audit of historic and current water utility accounts in order to establish and negotiate the return of overpayments. It is envisioned that this be completed on a no win no fee basis for each site.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055603-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £173,100 |
| Lots value | £173,100 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Matlock West |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| Delivery location | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2026 at 10:34 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055603-2026
- 11 Jun 2026 at 10:13 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055073-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055603-2026
  12th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055073-2026
  11th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=427ec4b3-7965-f111-813c-005056b64545
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/AdvertSummary?projectId=9dfa2c57-7965-f111-813c-005056b64545&projectStepId=a6fa2c57-7965-f111-813c-005056b64545

## Notice URLs

- https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/home.aspx
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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