Award

1

SSE SERVICES PLC

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Apr 2026 at 12:15

Planning

06 Dec 2024 at 12:02

Summary of the contracting process

SSE Services plc seeks to procure revenue protection services through a selective procurement method, employing a restricted procedure. This contracting opportunity, titled "FW-Service-Revenue Protection Services-Multi2029," is in the planning stage. The project, with a focus on investigation and security services, is valued at £2,000,000 and requires a supplier to deliver a comprehensive range of services throughout the UK, including the Scottish Highlands & Islands. The tender period begins on 30th May 2025, with the contract starting on 1st August 2025 and running through to 31st July 2029, with potential extensions for up to four additional years. Interested suppliers are required to express interest by 17th January 2025, demonstrating they can meet the project’s criteria.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in revenue protection services to expand their market presence. Companies with capabilities in handling investigations, offering security services, and managing energy theft issues can benefit from this contract. The tender encourages participation from SMEs, broadening opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses with relevant experience and resources. Suppliers with the ability to operate 24/7 across a broad geographical area, and those capable of providing a large number of technically skilled operatives, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The option for framework agreements further enhances the potential for long-term cooperation and growth in this sector.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

1

Notice Description

Revenue protection services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Revenue Protection services throughout the UK to include but not limited to investigation of electricity thefts, investigation of cannabis factories and making properties safe where theft has occurred.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c2f2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032827-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities

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


CPV Codes

65200000 - Gas distribution and related services

65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

79720000 - Investigation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SSE SERVICES PLC
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 3JH
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Thames
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HASTE

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-04c2f2-2026-04-10T13:15:18+01:00",
    "date": "2026-04-10T13:15:18+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-04c2f2",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-02366879",
            "name": "SSE SERVICES PLC",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "02366879"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "43 Forbury Road",
                "locality": "READING",
                "region": "UKJ11",
                "postalCode": "RG13JH",
                "countryCode": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Paul Midgley",
                "email": "paul.midgley@sse.com",
                "telephone": "+44 7721403676"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.sse.com/"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-179783",
            "name": "SSE Services plc",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "SSE Services plc",
                "id": "02366879"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "No.1 Forbury Place 43 Forbury Road",
                "locality": "Reading",
                "region": "UK",
                "postalCode": "RG1 3JH",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "paul.midgley@sse.com"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.sse.com",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "ELECTRICITY",
                        "scheme": "TED_CE_ACTIVITY",
                        "description": "Electricity"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-179784",
            "name": "Haste Limited",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Haste Limited",
                "id": "03440010"
            },
            "address": {
                "locality": "Southampton",
                "region": "UK",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-20606",
            "name": "SSE Plc",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "SSE Plc"
            },
            "address": {
                "locality": "Perth",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "roles": [
                "reviewBody"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-FTS-179783",
        "name": "SSE Services plc"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-04c2f2",
        "title": "1",
        "description": "Revenue protection services",
        "status": "complete",
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UK"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UK"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 2000000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition",
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2025-05-30T00:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2025-08-01T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2029-07-31T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "hasRenewal": true,
        "renewal": {
            "description": "optional renewal of 1 year to a maximum of 4 years"
        },
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "79110000",
            "description": "Legal advisory and representation services"
        },
        "additionalClassifications": [
            {
                "id": "65200000",
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "description": "Gas distribution and related services"
            },
            {
                "id": "65300000",
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "description": "Electricity distribution and related services"
            },
            {
                "id": "79720000",
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "description": "Investigation services"
            }
        ],
        "techniques": {
            "hasFrameworkAgreement": true,
            "hasDynamicPurchasingSystem": false
        },
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "32014L0025",
            "scheme": "CELEX"
        },
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "description": "Revenue Protection services throughout the UK to include but not limited to investigation of electricity thefts, investigation of cannabis factories and making properties safe where theft has occurred.",
                "hasOptions": false,
                "status": "cancelled"
            }
        ]
    },
    "language": "en",
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "032827-2026-35692-1",
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ],
            "title": "FW Services Revenue Protection Contract multisite 0529",
            "status": "active",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-FTS-179784",
                    "name": "Haste Limited"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "032827-2026-35692-1",
            "awardID": "032827-2026-35692-1",
            "title": "FW Services Revenue Protection Contract multisite 0529",
            "status": "active",
            "dateSigned": "2026-03-31T00:00:00+01:00"
        }
    ],
    "bids": {
        "statistics": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "measure": "bids",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 2
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "measure": "smeBids",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 2
            },
            {
                "id": "3",
                "measure": "electronicBids",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 2
            }
        ]
    }
}