Award

To purchase the supply of Water

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LANCASHIRE

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Award

30 Sep 2025 at 17:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Lancashire has completed a procurement process titled "To purchase the supply of Water," categorised under water distribution and related services (CPV code 65100000). The procurement was finalised on 30th September 2025, with the contract being active. The location for the service delivery is the Lancashire Constabulary Headquarters in Preston. The procurement method employed was a limited procedure, specifically through an award without prior publication of a call for competition, due to it falling outside the directive's scope. The process involved awarding a single supplier as part of a framework agreement.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in water distribution and related services. With the water market in England being deregulated since 2017, this allows business flexibility and competitive pricing options. Companies capable of providing innovative water services, enhanced customer service, and cost optimization through increased efficiency would benefit from such contracts. The successful bidder, Business Stream, exemplifies a large-scale supplier that can meet these criteria, suggesting that businesses of similar capabilities are well-suited to pursue opportunities in this sector.

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Notice Title

To purchase the supply of Water

Notice Description

The Water Act was introduced in 2014 which saw the deregulation of water, and the overarching aim of the Act was to introduce competition into the water market in England from 2017. As a result of this Act all businesses in England were able to use their preferred suppliers for both water, and waste water supply and services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

supply of water services for: Improved customer service Being able to select one supplier across your site portfolio Opportunity for savings through increased efficiencies and cost discounts Innovation in the water services market

Options: The benefits of opening the market were: Improved customer service Being able to select one supplier across your site portfolio Opportunity for savings through increased efficiencies and cost discounts Innovation in the water services market

Procurement Information

Using a Framework with awarding to a single supplier option

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a560
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061088-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

65100000 - Water distribution and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,893,348 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LANCASHIRE
Contact Name
Allan Williams
Contact Email
allan.williams@lancashire.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR4 5SB
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BUSINESS STREAM

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