Award

B&D Energy Billing System

LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Dec 2025 at 12:56

Tender

11 Aug 2025 at 18:29

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham has recently completed the procurement process for their "B&D Energy Billing System," aiming to enhance energy management services under the industry category of energy-management. This public authority sought a service provider through an open procedure, to offer a billing platform for providing heat and electricity to approximately 7,000 residential properties. The procurement was initiated on 11th August 2025, and the procurement process concluded with an award on 19th December 2025. Key milestones include service commencement on 1st April 2026, with possible contract extensions up to 2031. The closed tender had a submission deadline on 3rd October 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in billing solutions within the energy sector. Armadillo Analytics Limited, an SME, has been awarded the contract, underscoring the potential for similarly scaled enterprises to successfully compete in such tenders. The focus on an adaptable billing solution and the introduction of a Pay As You Go option are key areas where innovative businesses can contribute. Additionally, firms capable of providing robust technical quality, cost-effectiveness, and compelling product demonstrations are well-positioned to capitalise on similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

B&D Energy Billing System

Notice Description

B&D Energy plans to supply heat and electricity to approximately 7,000 residential properties, currently around 2,000 are supplied. A billing platform provider is required to provide a comprehensive billing solution that provides accurate and timely billing services for our customers. In addition, B&D Energy is looking to introduce a Pay as You Go (PAYG) billing solution for the supply of electricity and heat. The preferred solution will be meet core B&D Energy requirements immediately and to evolve over time to agreed development roadmap to deliver a best-in-class billing solution for the foreseeable future Further information and tender documents are available on our e-tendering portal https://lbbd.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml. Any questions regarding the tender should be addressed through the portal in the messaging section. Closing date 1pm on Friday 3rd October 2025

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 years at the discretion of the Council

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058590
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085385-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71314200 - Energy-management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£305,540 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@lbbd.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BARKING
Postcode
IG11 7LU
Post Town
Ilford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Barking and Dagenham
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Barking

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARMADILLO ANALYTICS

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