Tender

23052 For the provision of a Full Utility billing plaform and services for Swaffham Prior Heating Network

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

25 Oct 2024 at 12:32

Tender Notice
Tender

27 Sep 2024 at 11:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cambridgeshire County Council has issued a tender seeking a provider for a comprehensive billing platform and customer services to support its Swaffham Prior Heating Network. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" and includes additional classifications such as IT services, meter reading services, and customer-care services. The contract, valued at £263,000, is to be executed in England, United Kingdom, with a procurement stage currently in the tender phase. Key dates include the tender period ending on 31st October 2024, and the contract period running from 1st March 2025 to 28th February 2028.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for software development firms, IT consultants, customer service providers, and those involved in electricity distribution and meter reading services. The open procurement method under an above-threshold procedure ensures fair competition, making it suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. Accredited providers with compliance to Heat Trust rules under Ofgem will have a competitive advantage. By securing this contract, businesses can bolster their portfolio with a significant public sector engagement, enhancing their market credentials.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

23052 For the provision of a Full Utility billing plaform and services for Swaffham Prior Heating Network

Notice Description

Cambridgeshire County Council is looking for a provider that can offer a comprehensive billing platform and customer services to support the functioning and operation of its flagship Swaffham Prior heating Network. Bidders will need to be accredited with Heat Trust rules now under Ofgem. Contract term is three (3) + four (48) years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-69c1f41a-5e72-4702-b497-bd4327454393
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3db6bced-b1a2-4953-b977-9a3f56ba2e3e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

65 - Public utilities

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services

65500000 - Meter reading service

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79342300 - Customer services

79342320 - Customer-care services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£263,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE28 4YE
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
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
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
The Stukeleys
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Further Information

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