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14 Jul 2026 at 12:57

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process is spearheaded by the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership for the provision of water supply services, facilitated by PHP Law LLP as the procurement consultant and primarily conducted by ESOS Energy Ltd. This tender is part of an open procedure within the services category, with a focus on water distribution and related services. The procurement is based in the United Kingdom, and the service provision is aimed at locations listed within the Trust's specification. Interested suppliers must submit their tenders by 13th August 2026, with enquiries closing on 9th August 2026. The contract is valued at approximately £690,000 net (£828,000 gross) and is set to commence on 1st September 2026, potentially extending up to three years depending on which term offers the best value.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for growth, particularly for businesses capable of delivering comprehensive managed water supply services, including billing, data handling, and seamless onboarding processes. Businesses holding a valid Water Supply and Sewerage Licence (WSSL) and able to demonstrate a solid financial standing and relevant past experience will find themselves well-positioned. The contract period allows small to medium enterprises (SMEs) to compete effectively, with evaluation criteria including both quality and pricing. Successful suppliers will not only ensure continuous supply but also potentially accommodate new sites as the Trust grows, presenting additional business growth opportunities within the contract's term.

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Notice Title

Provision of Water Supply Services - Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership -

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: Additional sites may be included The pricing is evaluated on the Lowest Average Retail % Uplift for 12, 24 and 36 months. The actual contract term with the successful supplier will be determined based on which option represents the most economically advantageous outcome / best value for money, having regard to total contract cost, pricing profile, risk, and service delivery considerations

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cad0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066209-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2029-01-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Additional Buyers

PHP LAW LLP

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
TOTNES
Postcode
TQ9 5RW
Post Town
Torquay
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Radstock
Westminster Constituency
Frome and East Somerset

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