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Provision of Water Supply Services - Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership -

Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership

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Award

24 Aug 2026 at 16:55

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

14 Jul 2026 at 13:57

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership sought water supply services for its schools and other Trust sites across the United Kingdom. The requirement covers continuity of water supply and the associated onboarding and switching work, including data collection and industry flows, so that supplies begin on the agreed date without avoidable interruption. The service category is water distribution and related services (CPV 65100000). The Trust is the buying organisation, with ESOS Energy Ltd issuing the tender on its behalf and PHP Law LLP acting as procurement consultant. Additional schools or sites may be brought into the arrangement during its operation, with quantities adjusted when required. This is a commercial water supply and account-management requirement rather than construction, engineering or general facilities management work.

The procurement has been awarded following a completed open procedure. It covered one lot, with four valid final-stage bids, and Pennon Water Services Limited trading as Source for Business was selected. The award date was 24 August 2026, with an awarded value of £690,000 excluding VAT and £828,000 including VAT. The awarded contract period is 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2029, and additional sites may be included. A standstill period ends on 3 September 2026, with signature scheduled for 7 September 2026. Evaluation gave 70% to quality and 30% to price. Quality covered billing, data and account management, service levels and support, switching, onboarding and delivery, and social value. Price covered retail uplift and pricing methodology. Suppliers needed a valid Water Supply and Sewerage Licence and relevant contract examples, alongside satisfactory financial due diligence.

This requirement is most relevant to licensed water retailers and suppliers able to manage multi-site public-sector water accounts across a school trust. A credible competitor would need to hold a valid Water Supply and Sewerage Licence, demonstrate established experience on similar contracts, and provide reliable switching, onboarding, industry data flows and uninterrupted supply commencement. Strong billing, data and account-management systems, responsive service support and measurable service levels would be important, as would transparent retail uplift and service-fee structures for different contract terms. Suppliers should also be able to manage changing site numbers, school additions, variable consumption and adjustments to service quantities. The award shows that the buyer values operational delivery and support alongside price, with social value forming part of quality assessment.

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Notice Information

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 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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cad0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080554-2026
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
Awardee Scale
SME

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Aug 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Aug 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2029-01-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Radstock
Westminster Constituency
Frome and East Somerset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Pennon Water Services

Further Information

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