Award

Water and wastewater services

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

29 Aug 2025 at 08:17

Award

15 Aug 2025 at 14:56

Award

04 Aug 2025 at 11:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has successfully completed a procurement process for "Water and Wastewater Services," with the contract awarded to Water 2 Business Limited. The procurement is classified under the public utilities category and is situated in Taunton, United Kingdom, within the UKK23 region. This contract, with an effective period beginning on 30 August 2025 and ending on 30 July 2026, followed a direct award method due to the necessity of maintaining services while a tender process is developed. The procurement, initiated as a direct award, reflects a significant investment, valued at £1,051,200 gross and £876,000 net, underlining the strategic importance of timely and uninterrupted service delivery for the public sector in Somerset.

For businesses aiming to expand in the utilities services sector, this contract offers a noteworthy example of a direct procurement method, suggesting potential opportunities for renewal and future tendering processes. Companies specializing in public utility services such as billing and wastewater management, particularly those with a regional focus in the South West of England, might find similar tenders an excellent fit for their expertise. Engaging in such contracts could provide a stable revenue stream and the opportunity to forge long-term partnerships with public sector entities like the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, fostering business growth in a competitive industry.

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Notice Title

Water and wastewater services

Notice Description

Water and wastewater services - billing

Procurement Information

12 month contract directly awarded to existing supplier to allow time for tender process to be carried out.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056c37
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052262-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

65000000 - Public utilities

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£876,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£876,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
29 Aug 2025 - 30 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WATER 2 BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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