Award

Utilities Switching Services

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Apr 2018 at 08:49

Award Notice
Tender

30 Nov 2017 at 19:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service has awarded a contract for the "Utilities Switching Services", part of the services industry, with a total value of £1.5 billion GBP. This contract, initiated through an open procurement method, is aimed at facilitating the procurement of utilities and will enable public sector organisations to compare and switch energy suppliers more efficiently. The contract commences on 27 March 2018 and is set to run until 26 March 2023, with an extension option for an additional year. The tender period ended on 4 January 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services and software development sector, particularly for SMEs looking to engage with public procurement. Companies that specialise in energy management solutions or platforms that offer comparison services may find this contract particularly relevant. Participation in this expansive contract can help businesses expand their reach within the public sector, providing a robust platform for growth in a competitive marketplace.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Utilities Switching Services

Notice Description

Crown Commercial Service (CCS), as the Contracting Authority, has awarded a concession contract for the supply and management of a utilities procurement engine and the management of a Dynamic Purchasing System. This will allow public sector customers to compare and switch energy tariffs and suppliers. Additional information: The following information has been captured in accordance with the requirements of Regulation 50 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015: Number of tenders received from SMEs = 3 Number of tenders received from other EU Member States = 0 Number of tenders received from non-EU States = 0 Number of tenders received by electronic means = 4 This Framework Agreement commenced on 27.3.2018 for an Initial Period of 4 years and will conclude on 26.3.2022 with an option to extend 1 further period to a total duration of 12 consecutive months at the Authority's discretion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d828abb-4a1e-40fe-82e8-15390aa747f8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic, Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,500,000,000 £1B-£10B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2018 - 26 Mar 2023 Over 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commerc
Contact Email
gov-switch@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3450103503

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GEMSERV

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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