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22 Jul 2026 at 13:41

Summary of the contracting process

Inverclyde Council has completed a procurement process titled "Utilities Spend Recovery Review," aimed at analysing and optimising utility expenditure, comprising electricity, gas, and water services. This procurement falls under the services category and adheres to Scottish devolved regulations. The process employs a selective procurement method, executed below the financial threshold under an established framework. The awarded contract, valued at £36,000 gross, commenced on 9th July 2026 and is set to run until 5th July 2028, with potential extensions dependent on satisfactory performance. The public authority responsible, Inverclyde Council, is located in Greenock, Scotland, and can be reached via their procurement email for further details.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in utilities analysis and cost management, particularly those with expertise in billing, metering, and tariff optimisation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the utilities sector could find this contract particularly advantageous, given the comprehensive scope of work over a substantial historical data review period. Businesses with proven frameworks and successful past engagements with local government bodies would be well-positioned to compete for such contracts, fostering growth through expanding their public sector portfolio and enhancing their service offerings.

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Notice Title

Utilities Spend Recovery Review

Notice Description

The Supplier shall undertake a comprehensive Utilities Spend Recovery Review covering Electricity, Gas and Water (including clean and waste where applicable). The review shall include analysis of billing, metering, tariff application and associated supplier charges. The Supplier shall review up to the previous five (5) years of historical data, or such alternative period as agreed with the Buyer (Cluster Member).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d102
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069238-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

65000000 - Public utilities

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
8 Jul 2026 - 5 Jul 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INVERCLYDE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GREENOCK
Postcode
PA15 1LY
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Inverclyde
Electoral Ward
Inverclyde North
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROFESSIONAL COST MANAGEMENT GROUP

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