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Utilities Management Service

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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21 Jul 2026 at 10:06

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Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council has concluded a procurement process for a "Utilities Management Service" aimed at managing its property portfolio's utilities. This service falls under the energy-management services category and spans the South East region of the United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage with a contract value of £390,332. The contract, awarded to Mitie Limited, commenced on 3rd August 2026 and will run until 30th September 2028. The procurement was conducted using a selective method via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, focusing on managing utilities, billing, data analysis, and energy efficiency improvements.

This procurement offers notable business opportunities, particularly for companies experienced in energy management and utility services. SMEs are well-suited for this type of contract due to its requirements for innovative solutions and efficiencies in utility management. Businesses that excel in energy data analytics, utility billing, and consumption reporting could effectively leverage this opportunity to broaden their market reach and enhance their service offerings to public sector clients.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Utilities Management Service

Notice Description

Essex County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a comprehensive Utilities Management Service across its property portfolio. The service covers the management of electricity, gas, water, oil and LPG utilities, including invoice validation, billing management, data collection and analysis, metering support, portfolio reporting, energy risk management and procurement support. The contract will support the Council in ensuring accurate and compliant utility management, achieving value for money, and maintaining effective governance across its estate. The service includes the provision of a secure online utilities management platform, detailed consumption and cost reporting, benchmarking and performance analytics, support for energy purchasing and hedging activities, and the identification of opportunities to reduce energy consumption and utility costs. The contract will contribute to Essex County Council's strategic objectives, including improving estate efficiency and enabling informed decision-making through high-quality data, reporting and market intelligence.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-62495f1b-618a-4304-a43e-7d76af89d2ba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3e67d42-1bef-49c2-972c-5965e3ba5883
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
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
£390,332 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£390,332 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 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
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MITIE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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