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Bill Validation and Energy Bureau Services

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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03 Jul 2024 at 15:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Leicestershire County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Bill Validation and Energy Bureau Services to Inspired Energy PLC. The contract, with a value of £96,000 GBP, was awarded on 6th June 2024. The procurement process started with a tender titled "Bill Validation and Energy Bureau Services" under CCS DPS RM6313. The service falls under the category of Energy-management services. The contract period is from 1st July 2024 to 30th June 2027, providing opportunities for businesses in the service industry, specifically those involved in energy management.

This procurement process by Leicestershire County Council is an example of how public tenders can lead to business growth for service providers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the energy management sector would find this opportunity particularly relevant. The successful tenderer, Inspired Energy PLC, will deliver services including bill validation, change of tenancies with suppliers, and billing query resolution. Businesses with expertise in these areas are well-suited to compete for similar public procurement contracts in the services category.

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Notice Title

Bill Validation and Energy Bureau Services

Notice Description

Service is to validate all energy bills, carry out change of tenancies with supplier, raise, track and resolve billing queries. Service also includes web portal to view bills and run cost and consumption reports. Procured under CCS DPS RM6313.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-361f1c5e-e414-4e69-8d86-ec4c9861919d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/754f4753-c878-4a99-9b06-687199d15680
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71314200 - Energy-management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£107,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£96,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
louis.blake@leics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
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
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSPIRED ENERGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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