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Audit of the Data Communications Company (DCC)

OFGEM

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28 May 2025 at 16:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Ofgem focuses on the audit of the Data Communications Company (DCC). This contract belongs to the services industry category under auditing services, with CPV code 79212000. The procurement was managed using an open procedure and is now in the award stage as of 28th May 2025, with the contract active from 15th May 2025 until 13th April 2028. Ofgem, the buyer, is located in London, England, and has selected Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP (PwC) as the supplier. The contract, valued at £360,000, is inclusive of a wide geographical area, covering the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World. The procurement process aimed to scrutinise the economic efficiency of costs related to DCC's operations.

This tender creates significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialised in auditing services, as well as for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant capabilities. Participation in such a high-profile audit can enhance business credibility and facilitate further opportunities in public sector tenders. Companies offering comprehensive data assessment and financial auditing are well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. The strategic geographical coverage of this procurement also implies potential business expansion opportunities for firms working across diverse regions, enhancing their portfolio and market presence globally.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Audit of the Data Communications Company (DCC)

Notice Description

The Data Communications Company (DCC) is the central communications body licensed to provide thecommunications, data transfer and management required to support smart metering. DCC wasappointed by using an outsourced service model, to manage contracted smart metering serviceproviders. As such, external costs compose the largest proportion of DCC's costs, and it is critical thatthese contracts are entered into, managed and closed out effectively and efficiently. Each year, theAuthority scrutinises DCC's incurred and forecast costs through the annual Price Control process todetermine whether these costs are economic and efficient. Alongside the cost assessment, DCC alsofaces financial incentives under the Operational Performance Regime (OPR)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a9364801-61a1-4252-80c6-3c7ddcf9de8f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6399af32-0044-4d7f-a201-4b8dabdf4c02
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
14 May 2025 - 13 Apr 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
OFGEM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRICEWATERHOUSE COOPERS LLP (PWC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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