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Supply of Water and Waste Water Billing Services

GOVERNMENT PROPERTY AGENCY

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24 Feb 2025 at 12:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Government Property Agency has concluded a procurement process titled "Supply of Water and Waste Water Billing Services" under the Scottish Procurement framework. This contract entails providing billing services for water and waste water for properties located in Scotland. The awarded contract commenced on 1 April 2024 and will continue until 31 March 2028. The procurement process was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The total contract value is projected to be £400,000. The contract award was finalised on 18 March 2024, with an official notice published on 24 February 2025. The CPV (Common Procurement Vocabulary) classification for this contract is "Water distribution and related services" (ID 65100000). The primary location associated with this contract is in Birmingham, with the postal code B2 4BH.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in water distribution and related billing services. The forecasted contract value of £400,000 allows for scalability as new properties can be integrated into the framework over its duration. Businesses that are adaptable and have experience in managing utility billing for public sector entities will be well-suited for this tender. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as this framework is structured to accommodate the operational needs and growth of various properties within Scotland. Additionally, firms with a strong presence or operational capability in the United Kingdom, especially those located in Birmingham, are likely to find this tender accessible and beneficial.

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Notice Title

Supply of Water and Waste Water Billing Services

Notice Description

Supply of water and waste Water billing services for properties located in Scotland. The contract is awarded under the Scottish Procurement framework. The awarded value is a forecast of maximum potential spend on the framework and not fixed. The forecast allows for new properties to be added and removed over the life of the framework in line with operational needs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb896401-ab73-4005-bd3f-26c14dc63937
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

65100000 - Water distribution and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2028 4-5 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
GOVERNMENT PROPERTY AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
naomi.bourne@gpa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B2 4BH
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BUSINESS STREAM

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