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Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership - Provision of Water Supply Services

Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

09 Jul 2026 at 16:33

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
TenderUpdate

16 Jun 2026 at 16:57

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

15 Jun 2026 at 14:40

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

15 May 2026 at 12:17

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership initiated a public procurement process, titled "Provision of Water Supply Services", aimed at securing services for the uninterrupted supply and management of water across its facilities. This tender, managed by PHP Law LLP, primarily falls under the services category within the Water Distribution sector. It was conducted as an open procedure with processes overseen by ESOS Energy Ltd, ensuring compliance with UK legislation. Located in the South West of England, the procurement process was originally scheduled to consider submissions up until 30th June 2026. However, following the receipt and review of tender submissions, the process was terminated on 9th July 2026 due to insufficient tender responses to adequately assess market offerings and value for money.

This procurement presented significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in utility management, particularly those experienced in large-scale, continuous service delivery. Companies capable of providing comprehensive water management solutions, including seamless onboarding and data-driven service adjustments, would have been well-positioned to compete. Although the current tender was cancelled, reviewing and refining tender requirements could lead to a revised process. This presents another opportunity for SMEs and water service providers looking to expand into public sector contracts. Engaging with the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership could enable business scalability through partnership with educational institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership - Provision of Water Supply Services

Notice Description

Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership - Provision of Water Supply Services - This tender opportunity has been issued by ESOS Energy Ltd, on behalf of Midsomer Norton Schools Trust. The proposed contract will be for the provision of Water Supply Services to the Trust. The contract term will be for either 12, 24 or 36 months. The Trust will select which contract term offers best value. ESOS Energy will act as the main point of contact for the duration of the contract. The Supplier shall provide a fully managed water supply service for all sites listed in the Specification (Appendix 1), including contract set-up, administration, and ongoing account support for the full contract term. The Supplier shall ensure continuity of water supply and deliver all onboarding and switching activities (including data collection and industry flows) such that supply commences on the agreed start date with no avoidable interruption to any site.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Options: The contract term will be for either 12, 24 or 36 months. The Trust will select which contract term offers best value.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0699e5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064892-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities

CPV Codes

65100000 - Water distribution and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£690,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£690,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WRITHLINGTON, RADSTOCK,
Postcode
BA3 3NQ
Postcode Area
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Radstock
Westminster Constituency
Frome and East Somerset

Further Information

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