Award

Provision of an Energy Bureau and Invoice Validation Service

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

21 Jul 2025 at 08:44

Award

07 Jul 2025 at 13:05

Tender

24 Apr 2025 at 09:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has concluded an open procurement process for the "Provision of an Energy Bureau and Invoice Validation Service", with the contract now active from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2027 and options for two 12-month extensions. This procurement, classified under energy-management services, pertains to their sites in locations such as Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton and Yeovil District Hospital, among others across the South West England region (UKK23). The awarded contract, valued at approximately £34,680 gross, was secured by Stark Software International, and was executed following a comprehensive tender initiated in April 2025 and completed by July 2025.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in energy management and invoice validation services. The contract not only involves managing and validating utility invoices to ensure accuracy and timely payments but also requires the handling of energy consumption data across multiple healthcare facilities. Large-scale enterprises with expertise in energy analytics and those capable of developing and maintaining an online portal for report generation and analysis are particularly well-suited to this kind of project. This tender emphasises the value of precise data analytics and financial accuracy in energy management, thus favouring businesses equipped with the necessary technological infrastructure and professional expertise.

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Notice Title

Provision of an Energy Bureau and Invoice Validation Service

Notice Description

The Trust is seeking a specialist contractor to provide an Energy Bureau and Invoice Validation Service. The Service will cover two acute sites - Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil District Hospital, 13 Community Hospital, 4 Acute Mental Health Hospital sites and numerous smaller clinical and office facilities. The Invoice Validation Service will ensure that Trust utility bills are accurate and paid on time. The Energy Bureau Service will be used to store and analyse energy consumption data. Including but not limited to gas, water, electricity, heat and steam. It will have an online portal that Trust staff can use to run energy reports and analysis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0506ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041494-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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


CPV Codes

71314200 - Energy-management services

79212200 - Internal audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£28,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£28,900 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
carrie-anne.hiscock@somersetft.nhs.uk
Contact Email
carrie-anne.hiscock@somersetft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
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

STARK SOFTWARE INTERNATIONAL

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