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Contract Formulation Toolset

UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED

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15 May 2025 at 13:20

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by United Utilities Water Limited, a private utility company located in Great Sankey, United Kingdom, focuses on the development of a "Contract Formulation Toolset." This procurement falls under the utilities industry and is categorised as a provision of goods. The procurement method employed was direct, below the threshold, and carried out without competition. As of 15 May 2025, the procurement stage has been completed, resulting in an award pending status to Thomson Reuters (Professional) UK Limited. The contract period is set to commence on 13 June 2025 and run until 13 June 2030, with potential auto-renewal provisions extending up to 31 December 2035. Key classifications for the tender include document creation and productivity software, with the main procurement category being goods tailored for SMEs.

This tender is an excellent opportunity for businesses that specialise in document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling, and productivity software, especially those focusing on automation solutions. Companies that can develop or deliver specialised software packages to automate contract drafting processes would be particularly well-suited to compete in this area. The absence of competition in the procurement process suggests potential collaborative opportunities for businesses interested in aligning their capabilities with the purchasing needs of utility organisations. Such strategic partnerships could pave the way for substantial business growth and diversification within the utilities software market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract Formulation Toolset

Notice Description

Solution to automate contract formulation / drafting across UU.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051470
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021740-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48300000 - Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
13 Jun 2025 - 13 Jun 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GREAT SANKEY
Postcode
WA5 3LP
Postcode Area
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THOMSON REUTERS (PROFESSIONAL) UK LIMITED

Further Information

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