--- title: "Utilities Switching Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6e1dd0cd-3f0d-4bda-a0c0-027aa6f3b3bb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6e1dd0cd-3f0d-4bda-a0c0-027aa6f3b3bb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6e1dd0cd-3f0d-4bda-a0c0-027aa6f3b3bb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6e1dd0cd-3f0d-4bda-a0c0-027aa6f3b3bb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2018-04-13" --- # Utilities Switching Services Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6e1dd0cd-3f0d-4bda-a0c0-027aa6f3b3bb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6e1dd0cd-3f0d-4bda-a0c0-027aa6f3b3bb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6e1dd0cd-3f0d-4bda-a0c0-027aa6f3b3bb.json) ## Summary The Crown Commercial Service has awarded a contract for the "Utilities Switching Services", part of the services industry, with a total value of £1.5 billion GBP. This contract, initiated through an open procurement method, is aimed at facilitating the procurement of utilities and will enable public sector organisations to compare and switch energy suppliers more efficiently. The contract commences on 27 March 2018 and is set to run until 26 March 2023, with an extension option for an additional year. The tender period ended on 4 January 2018. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services and software development sector, particularly for SMEs looking to engage with public procurement. Companies that specialise in energy management solutions or platforms that offer comparison services may find this contract particularly relevant. Participation in this expansive contract can help businesses expand their reach within the public sector, providing a robust platform for growth in a competitive marketplace. ## Notice Crown Commercial Service (CCS), as the Contracting Authority, has awarded a concession contract for the supply and management of a utilities procurement engine and the management of a Dynamic Purchasing System. This will allow public sector customers to compare and switch energy tariffs and suppliers. Additional information: The following information has been captured in accordance with the requirements of Regulation 50 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015: Number of tenders received from SMEs = 3 Number of tenders received from other EU Member States = 0 Number of tenders received from non-EU States = 0 Number of tenders received by electronic means = 4 This Framework Agreement commenced on 27.3.2018 for an Initial Period of 4 years and will conclude on 26.3.2022 with an option to extend 1 further period to a total duration of 12 consecutive months at the Authority's discretion. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d828abb-4a1e-40fe-82e8-15390aa747f8 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic, Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Apr 2018 | | Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 25 Mar 2018 | | Contract period | 26 Mar 2018 - 26 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,500,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1,500,000,000 | | 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 9PP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | City Centre North | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | GEMSERV | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 13 Apr 2018 at 08:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d828abb-4a1e-40fe-82e8-15390aa747f8 - 30 Nov 2017 at 19:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cef4db8-07c0-467f-8d40-7f444301ed09 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d828abb-4a1e-40fe-82e8-15390aa747f8 13th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cef4db8-07c0-467f-8d40-7f444301ed09 30th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f3ecfba3-06ae-4b46-8b50-b09481e1cd6e PIN - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/90be4976-b40a-428e-9366-72aa7361faeb OJEU Contract Notice Customer list - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8218a345-2cb6-4c05-993f-1ae341c771c5 OJEU Contract Notice rights reserved for Crown Commercial Service Framework Agreement - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b9b991f4-7f74-4730-8a8f-cc16ce64742b OJEU Contract Notice Transparency Information for Crown Commercial Service Framework Agreement - http://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:479585-2017:TEXT:EN:HTML&src=0 Contract Notice - 2017/S 230-479585 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7552b339-d2ab-4870-b8f1-3f8e7bbdcc0e Gemserv - Concession Contract Terms and Conditions REDACTED - http://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:157815-2018:TEXT:EN:HTML Contract Award Notice ## Notice URLs - http://www.gov.uk/ccs ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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