Award

Water and Waste Water Billing Services

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Feb 2020 at 00:00

Tender

08 Aug 2019 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is conducting a procurement process for "Water and Waste Water Billing Services" under an open procedure, valued at £264 million. This framework agreement is intended for use by various public sector organisations in Scotland and is set to last for three years, with a potential one-year extension. The tender period for submissions ended on 24th September 2019, with the contract awarded on 16th January 2020. Delivery will occur across Scotland, and this initiative falls under the general public services category.

This opportunity is particularly advantageous for large enterprises with experience in providing utility billing services and those holding the necessary licences under the Water Services etc. (Scotland) Act 2005. Companies that can demonstrate strong financial stability and a robust quality management system will be well-equipped to compete. Additionally, organisations that prioritise community benefits and sustainable practices are likely to appeal to the Scottish Government's objectives and may have an edge in the selection process.

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Notice Title

Water and Waste Water Billing Services

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers through the Collaborative and Scottish Government Procurement Division are seeking to establish a single operator framework for Water and Waste Water Billing Services for the Scottish Public Sector and Third Sector organisations. The duration of the framework agreement will be for three years with the option to extend for a further twelve month period. Please refer to section VI.3)Additional Information for eligible public bodies.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The framework agreement is for Water and Waste Water Billing Services.

Renewal: A one year contract extension option

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000591625
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB381548
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

41 - Collected and purified water


CPV Codes

41110000 - Drinking water

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£264,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£264,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£264,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20206 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCOTTISH WATER BUSINESS STREAM

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG362801
    Water and Waste Water Billing Services - The Scottish Ministers through the Collaborative and Scottish Government Procurement Division are seeking to establish a single operator framework for Water and Waste Water Billing Services for the Scottish Public Sector and Third Sector organisations. The duration of the framework agreement will be for three years with the option to extend for a further twelve month period. Please refer to section VI.3)Additional Information for eligible public bodies.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB381548
    Water and Waste Water Billing Services - The Scottish Ministers through the Collaborative and Scottish Government Procurement Division are seeking to establish a single operator framework for Water and Waste Water Billing Services for the Scottish Public Sector and Third Sector organisations. The duration of the framework agreement will be for three years with the option to extend for a further twelve month period. Please refer to section VI.3)Additional Information for eligible public bodies.

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