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title: "Utilities Management Service"
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# Utilities Management Service

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-62495f1b-618a-4304-a43e-7d76af89d2ba

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## Summary

Essex County Council has concluded a procurement process for a "Utilities Management Service" aimed at managing its property portfolio's utilities. This service falls under the energy-management services category and spans the South East region of the United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage with a contract value of £390,332. The contract, awarded to Mitie Limited, commenced on 3rd August 2026 and will run until 30th September 2028. The procurement was conducted using a selective method via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, focusing on managing utilities, billing, data analysis, and energy efficiency improvements.

This procurement offers notable business opportunities, particularly for companies experienced in energy management and utility services. SMEs are well-suited for this type of contract due to its requirements for innovative solutions and efficiencies in utility management. Businesses that excel in energy data analytics, utility billing, and consumption reporting could effectively leverage this opportunity to broaden their market reach and enhance their service offerings to public sector clients.

## Notice

Essex County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a comprehensive Utilities Management Service across its property portfolio. The service covers the management of electricity, gas, water, oil and LPG utilities, including invoice validation, billing management, data collection and analysis, metering support, portfolio reporting, energy risk management and procurement support. The contract will support the Council in ensuring accurate and compliant utility management, achieving value for money, and maintaining effective governance across its estate. The service includes the provision of a secure online utilities management platform, detailed consumption and cost reporting, benchmarking and performance analytics, support for energy purchasing and hedging activities, and the identification of opportunities to reduce energy consumption and utility costs. The contract will contribute to Essex County Council's strategic objectives, including improving estate efficiency and enabling informed decision-making through high-quality data, reporting and market intelligence.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3e67d42-1bef-49c2-972c-5965e3ba5883 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Aug 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £390,332 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £390,332 |
| 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71314200 - Energy-management services

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2026 at 10:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3e67d42-1bef-49c2-972c-5965e3ba5883

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3e67d42-1bef-49c2-972c-5965e3ba5883
  21st July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.essex.gov.uk

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