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Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeenshire Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of water and waste water billing services, under the Scottish Procurement Water and Waste Water Billing Services Framework (SP-23-07). This contract was executed using an open procedure under the procurement category of goods. The procurement process, focusing on general public services as well as environmental protection, was directed from Aberdeen (region UKM50) and culminated in awarding the contract on 1st April 2024 to Scottish Water Business Stream. It involved a single bidding entity and concluded with a contract valued at £8,000,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in utility billing and management, particularly those with experience or interest in servicing public sector clients. Companies with established capabilities in process efficiency and environmental compliance stand to benefit from similar contracts. Although the competition was limited to one successful bidder, future tenders in this industry may attract both SMEs and larger firms looking to leverage framework agreements for steady sources of revenue.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Water and Waste Water Billing Services

Notice Description

Provision of Water and Waste Water Billing Services for Aberdeenshire Council. Call off contract under the Scottish Procurement Water and Waste Water Billing Services Framework (SP-23-07).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Water and Waste Water Billing Services for Aberdeenshire Council. Call off contract under the Scottish Procurement Water and Waste Water Billing Services Framework (SP-23-07).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000835437
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558582
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

48444100 - Billing system

65100000 - Water distribution and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCOTTISH WATER BUSINESS STREAM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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