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Energy and Water, Professional Buying Organisation (PBO) or Trading Organisation and associated support services. Original publication reference 2021/S 000-12160

SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

24 Sep 2021 at 14:43

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Energy and Water, Professional Buying Organisation (PBO) or Trading Organisation and associated support services," overseen by Somerset County Council, is now complete. This contract falls under the public utilities category and was conducted using an open procedure. The tender period concluded on 5th July 2021, with the contract commencing on 20th September 2021 and set to run until 1st September 2025. The awarded contract is valued at £64 million, with a minimum value of £4.5 million, and is focused on trading and purchasing of utilities, along with associated administration and support services, in England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in utilities procurement, consultancy services, and operational systems. Companies with expertise in utility management, support services, and technology solutions tailored for utility operations would be well-suited to participate in future contracts of this nature. As the contract supports large-scale utility operations, it is an ideal opportunity for established firms looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Energy and Water, Professional Buying Organisation (PBO) or Trading Organisation and associated support services. Original publication reference 2021/S 000-12160

Notice Description

The scope of this contract includes: * Trading and purchasing of Utilities * Administration and support services * Provision of systems to enable the smooth operation of the contract

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/919dcdad-5e0c-4f6e-8db6-8a02885a8e5c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities

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

CPV Codes

65000000 - Public utilities

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£64,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 1 Apr 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
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)
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

Further Information

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