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title: "Energy and Water, Professional Buying Organisation (PBO) or Trading Organisation and associated support services. Original publication reference 2021/S 000-12160"
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# Energy and Water, Professional Buying Organisation (PBO) or Trading Organisation and associated support services. Original publication reference 2021/S 000-12160

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-112fabfd-fc65-4d25-8d47-678a18ec5ecb

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Energy and Water, Professional Buying Organisation (PBO) or Trading Organisation and associated support services," overseen by Somerset County Council, is now complete. This contract falls under the public utilities category and was conducted using an open procedure. The tender period concluded on 5th July 2021, with the contract commencing on 20th September 2021 and set to run until 1st September 2025. The awarded contract is valued at £64 million, with a minimum value of £4.5 million, and is focused on trading and purchasing of utilities, along with associated administration and support services, in England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in utilities procurement, consultancy services, and operational systems. Companies with expertise in utility management, support services, and technology solutions tailored for utility operations would be well-suited to participate in future contracts of this nature. As the contract supports large-scale utility operations, it is an ideal opportunity for established firms looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector.

## Notice

The scope of this contract includes: * Trading and purchasing of Utilities * Administration and support services * Provision of systems to enable the smooth operation of the contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/919dcdad-5e0c-4f6e-8db6-8a02885a8e5c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 1 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £64,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £64,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 65 - Public utilities
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 65000000 - Public utilities
- 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2021 at 14:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/919dcdad-5e0c-4f6e-8db6-8a02885a8e5c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/919dcdad-5e0c-4f6e-8db6-8a02885a8e5c
  24th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=6b5e955a-c9c2-eb11-810c-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Provenance

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