Tender

Water/Sewage Billing Cost Analysis

SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL

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15 Jan 2025 at 14:35

Tender Notice
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13 Jan 2025 at 11:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Tyneside Council is inviting qualified and experienced companies to submit bids for an independent review of its water and sewerage costs, aiming to ensure accurate billing, secure refunds where applicable, and reduce ongoing expenses. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with an open procedure specified as below the threshold. The published tender documents became available on 13 January 2025, with the deadline for submissions set for noon on 31 January 2025. The contract, valued at £30,000, will span from 3 March 2025 to 2 March 2026 and is classified under "Water distribution and related services". The services will be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in utility cost analysis, particularly those familiar with water and sewerage billing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are explicitly encouraged to participate, suggesting an inclusive approach that benefits diverse business types. Engaging in this contract can help enhance reputation, secure future work with local government entities, and provide a platform for demonstrating expertise in cost-saving initiatives within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Water/Sewage Billing Cost Analysis

Notice Description

South Tyneside Council is seeking submissions from suitably qualified and experienced organisations to provide an independent review of its water costs to ensure that the correct water and sewerage/drainage costs are being paid and where applicable obtain refunds and reduce on-going water and sewerage costs. The tender documents are available via the Open Portal (https://www.open-uk.org/), and the reference number of the opportunity is # OPEN202526

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-76c973c0-e53c-492f-b48a-f122a0f53c27
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/344b8f8f-8e2a-4b5a-859c-6571d2cbf286
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities

CPV Codes

65100000 - Water distribution and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Mar 2025 - 2 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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
SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE33 2RL
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
South Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Beacon and Bents
Westminster Constituency
South Shields

Further Information

Notice Documents

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