Tender

P0663 - Utilities Bureau Service

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Oct 2020 at 09:48

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council is seeking a supplier for the "Utilities Bureau Service" to provide utilities bureau and bill validation services through a tender process. The procurement encompasses two distinct lots: Lot 1 for Gas and Power, and Lot 2 for Water, with the contract lasting 15 months from 1st January 2021 to 31st March 2022. Interested bidders must submit their quotations by 5pm on 30th October 2020 via the Council's e-tendering system. The procurement falls under the services category with specific links to billing systems and helpdesk services, based in Birmingham, West Midlands.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in utilities management, billing systems, and helpdesk services. Companies equipped to handle utilities procurement, provide account management, and deliver robust reporting capabilities will be well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, offering them a chance to expand their portfolios and engage with a major contracting authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P0663 - Utilities Bureau Service

Notice Description

The Council requires a supplier for the provision utilities bureau and bill validation services. The requirement is split into 2 separate Lots as follows. Bidders may bid for one or both lots. Applicants should indicate which lots they are bidding for. No more than one Applicant will be appointed to each lot. Lot 1 Gas and Power Lot 2 Water The Contractor will be required to support Birmingham City Council through the delivery of the service including, but not limited to, and pursuant to the other parts of this Contract, the following activities and facilities: o Account management o Utility bill validation and processing o Billing query system integrated with utility suppliers o Detailed monthly high level reporting o Additional/regular energy reporting requirements o Management of meter operator agreements o Help desk provision o Support for utility procurement o Attendance of meetings o Calculation of utility budgets o Calculation of utility accruals o Benchmarking o Monthly KPI reporting This contract will be for a period of 15 months commencing 1st January 2021 until 31st March 2022. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant quotation documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call CPS Helpdesk on 0121 464 8000. Your completed quotation submission should be returned by 5pm on 30th October 2020 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4881714-13d8-4c4a-9333-b2074c9e461c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48444100 - Billing system

72253000 - Helpdesk and support services

72253100 - Helpdesk services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 1-2 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
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B4 7WB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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