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Energy and Water, Professional Buying Organisation (PBO) or Trading Organisation and associated support services.

SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Sep 2021 at 12:59

Tender

01 Jun 2021 at 10:58

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset County Council is conducting a tender for the provision of services related to energy and water management, titled "Energy and Water, Professional Buying Organisation (PBO) or Trading Organisation and associated support services." This procurement falls under the public utilities category and is structured as an open procedure. The tender period will end on 5th July 2021, with bids being opened on the same date. The contract, valued at £64 million, includes multiple facets such as trading, purchasing utilities, and providing administrative support within the delivery region of UKK23.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on utilities management, energy trading, and consultancy services to engage with public sector projects. Companies with expertise in energy management, energy-efficiency consultancy, or those that can offer trading and purchasing solutions are particularly well-positioned to compete. The open nature of the procurement allows a diverse range of suppliers, including both established players and SMEs, to participate in a contract that not only promises financial rewards but also the potential for long-term engagement through renewable contract options based on performance.

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Notice Title

Energy and Water, Professional Buying Organisation (PBO) or Trading Organisation and associated support services.

Notice Description

The scope of this contract includes: * Trading and purchasing of Utilities * Administration and support services * Provision of systems to enable the smooth operation of the contract

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority requires the professional buying organisation or trading organisation to carry out energy trading, provide contract and market options (fixed, flexible options and alternative contract durations) and provision of advice on the trading and purchasing strategies available and their application/ suitability to the Authority's portfolio with the aim of achieving best value and mitigating risk to the Authority. The commodities include: o Electricity: Non- Half Hourly, Half Hourly and UMS

Options: As set out in the procurement documentation.

Renewal: The contract will be reviewed at 48 months and two extension periods of 24 months are available based on the performance of the selected supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b6f2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023820-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

65000000 - Public utilities

71314200 - Energy-management services

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£64,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£64,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Gary Coleman
Contact Email
gcoleman@somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7748394536

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK23 Somerset CC

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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