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title: "Water/Sewage Billing Cost Analysis"
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# Water/Sewage Billing Cost Analysis

Buyer: SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-76c973c0-e53c-492f-b48a-f122a0f53c27

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## Summary

South Tyneside Council is inviting qualified and experienced companies to submit bids for an independent review of its water and sewerage costs, aiming to ensure accurate billing, secure refunds where applicable, and reduce ongoing expenses. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with an open procedure specified as below the threshold. The published tender documents became available on 13 January 2025, with the deadline for submissions set for noon on 31 January 2025. The contract, valued at £30,000, will span from 3 March 2025 to 2 March 2026 and is classified under "Water distribution and related services". The services will be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in utility cost analysis, particularly those familiar with water and sewerage billing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are explicitly encouraged to participate, suggesting an inclusive approach that benefits diverse business types. Engaging in this contract can help enhance reputation, secure future work with local government entities, and provide a platform for demonstrating expertise in cost-saving initiatives within the public sector.

## Notice

South Tyneside Council is seeking submissions from suitably qualified and experienced organisations to provide an independent review of its water costs to ensure that the correct water and sewerage/drainage costs are being paid and where applicable obtain refunds and reduce on-going water and sewerage costs. The tender documents are available via the Open Portal (https://www.open-uk.org/), and the reference number of the opportunity is # OPEN202526

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/344b8f8f-8e2a-4b5a-859c-6571d2cbf286 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2025 - 2 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTH SHIELDS |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE33 2RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | South Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Beacon and Bents |
| Westminster constituency | South Shields |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 65 - Public utilities

### Codes

- 65100000 - Water distribution and related services

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2025 at 14:35 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/344b8f8f-8e2a-4b5a-859c-6571d2cbf286
- 13 Jan 2025 at 11:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/344b8f8f-8e2a-4b5a-859c-6571d2cbf286

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/344b8f8f-8e2a-4b5a-859c-6571d2cbf286
  15th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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