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title: "Utilities Management Bureau 2024"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS"
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# Utilities Management Bureau 2024

Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-332bc5af-d178-46a1-8952-d83e3dff6db0

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Utilities Management Bureau 2024" has been undertaken by H M Revenue & Customs, focusing on the provision of utility management services including bill validation, supplier liaison, and reporting software. This falls under the industry category of miscellaneous business and business-related services, specifically meter reading and treasury services, with operations based in the United Kingdom. The contracting process has reached the award stage as of 2025-01-31, and the contract period started on 2025-02-01 and is set to end on 2027-03-31. Notably, this procurement was conducted using a direct procurement method under a single tender action that was below the threshold, emphasizing efficiency and targeted selection. The total contract value amounts to £100,160.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms specialised in utility management services. SMEs are particularly encouraged to compete, given the procurement's suitability criteria, although large businesses may also find viable opportunities here. The involvement of Inspired PLC as a supplier highlights the scope for large-scale service providers to engage with key governmental contracts. Companies capable of providing comprehensive utility management services, including bill validation and supplier liaison, will find this contract valuable in expanding their client base and establishing a strong partnership with a significant government entity such as H M Revenue & Customs.

## Notice

The provision of utility management bureau services which includes utility bill validation & query management, utilities supplier liaison services, invoice payment service, reporting software.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05db82c5-5de4-4cc6-90af-f468f36bb464 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,160 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,160 |
| 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 | H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M3 5BS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Blackfriars & Trinity |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSPIRED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 65500000 - Meter reading service
- 66600000 - Treasury services
- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2026 at 14:34 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05db82c5-5de4-4cc6-90af-f468f36bb464
- 10 Apr 2025 at 10:13 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05db82c5-5de4-4cc6-90af-f468f36bb464
- 28 Feb 2025 at 16:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05db82c5-5de4-4cc6-90af-f468f36bb464

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05db82c5-5de4-4cc6-90af-f468f36bb464
  27th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/05ac98df-911c-4664-9cd1-5abb6a48acae
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/8a1a9c85-478a-412e-933f-ad56fd0488b0
  Variation 1

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