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Procurement Management SaaS System

UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Jul 2025 at 12:31

Award

03 Jul 2025 at 12:23

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by United Utilities Water Limited focuses on acquiring a Procurement Management SaaS System. The procurement is completed under a direct award process, highlighting a specialised industry category focused on services related to software implementation and miscellaneous software packages. The procurement is placed under the utilities sector and primarily operates within the United Kingdom, specifically targeting the UKD region. Key dates include the contract start on 1st August 2025 and the completion period running until 1st August 2030, with potential extensions up to 2035. The initial award was valued at £772,625 excluding VAT, emphasising a large-scale procurement initiative with avenues for substantial cooperation through possible contract extensions.

This contract presents promising opportunities for technology firms specialising in SaaS systems and software solutions, particularly those with expertise in utility sector applications. Companies offering advanced IT services could leverage this opportunity to engage with United Utilities, a major private utility player, focusing on comprehensive procurement management solutions. As the procurement method suggests a direct award based on specific technical needs, businesses with a proven track record in providing highly specialised solutions that align with regulatory requirements for utility companies could position themselves well for similar future opportunities. The potential for contract extension offers further growth and continuity possibilities for well-suited vendors.

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Notice Title

Procurement Management SaaS System

Notice Description

This procurement is for the implementation and ongoing subscription of a SaaS based source to contract procurement management system.

Procurement Information

Through a process conducted by one of United Utilities framework partners it has been identified that this supplier is the only available supplier that can meet the technical needs of United Utilities for this solution in order to deliver our requirements for the AMP8 and AMP9 regulatory periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055847
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037102-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

72263000 - Software implementation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£772,625 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 1 Aug 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
craig.bartlett@uuplc.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GREAT SANKEY
Postcode
WA5 3LP
Post Town
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

ATAMIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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