Analysis and Reconciliation Services (Ref: 2020/S 062-149927)

The East of England NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub introduces an enhanced Analysis and Reconciliation framework to replace the expired contract. This framework aims to facilitate retrospective analytical reviews for core spend and transactions, leading to the identification and recovery of overpayments.

The Analysis and Reconciliation framework provides user organisations with a legally compliant route to market. The refreshed framework comprises 11 lots covering a diverse range of specialist auditing services including Telecoms, Energy, Water, VAT, Estates, Accounts Payable, Temporary Staffing, Payroll, Contract Compliance, Software License Renews, and Managed Spend Reduction and Recovery Solutions. Each lot targets specific issues, offering user organisations a legally compliant route to market and the opportunity for process improvement and cost reduction.

• All suppliers operate on a ‘no win, no fee’ basis, so the contracting organisation only pays a pre-agreed percentage fee of the money recovered
• Contracting organisations can call-off directly with any of the suppliers appointed on the framework at pre-determined framework rates or run a further competition inviting all suppliers within the required lot
• The framework is designed to be resource-light, requiring very little time and involvement from the contracting organisation
• Suppliers take full responsibility for recovering any overpayments
• Organisations that have undertaken reviews in the past may undertake future reviews to maximise potential opportunities
• Services may be undertaken remotely, so suppliers can begin audits without physical access to trust premises
• The framework is fully compliant with EU procurement regulations, with consistent terms and conditions

Framework agreement

Lot 1: Telecommunications (Fixed and Mobile)
Lot 2: Energy – Electricity, Gas and Oil
Lot 3: Water
Lot 4: Value Added Tax
Lot 5: Estates
Lot 6: Accounts Payable
Lot 7: Temporary Staffing
Lot 8: Payroll
Lot 9: Contract compliance
Lot 10: Software License Reviews
Lot 11: Managed Spend Reduction and Recovery Solutions

• Audit Partnership Limited (Lot 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11)
• BERTHOLD BAUER VAT CONSULTANTS LIMITED (Lot 1 and 4)
• Professional Cost Management Group Ltd (Lot 1, 2 and 3)
• Advanced Demand Side Management Limited (Lot 2, 3, 11 and 11a)
• Axiom Utilities Ltd (Lot 2 and 3)
• Business Cost Consultants T/A Boxfish (Lot and 3)
• Glantus UK Ltd (formerly Meridian Cost Benefit Ltd) (Lot 1, 2, 6, 7 and 9)
• M&C Energy Group Ltd  (Lot 2 and 3)
• AQUACLEAR SC LTD (Lot 3)
• CRS VAT CONSULTING LIMITED (Lot 4)
• LIAISON FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED (Lot 4, 6, 11 and 11b)
• RSM Risk Assurance LLP (Lot 4)
• AVISON YOUNG (UK) LIMITED (Lot 5)