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title: "CA5045 - Utilities Services Provider Framework"
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# CA5045 - Utilities Services Provider Framework

Buyer: CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM (CPC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9c3243c4-0f12-4a57-a5c8-4b2e5f6dd4bf

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## Summary

The Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC) is conducting a public procurement process for the "CA5045 - Utilities Services Provider Framework," aimed at providing utility services to educational institutions, including further education colleges, universities, and schools. This framework will be active for an initial period of two years, starting from 22nd October 2018, and may extend for an additional two years. The contract is classified under public utilities and has an estimated value of £100 million. The procurement method follows an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 21st August 2018. The primary delivery addresses will be situated within the United Kingdom and its other territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in utility services, particularly those that can cater to the needs of educational institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the framework is designed to include lots differentiated by energy consumption levels. Prospective bidders would benefit from registering with the MultiQuote platform to access the tender details and should consider collaborating with other suppliers to enhance their service offerings. With the potential to serve numerous CPC member institutions, this contract could significantly contribute to business growth within the utilities sector.

## Notice

The new framework will be available to all further education colleges/ institutions, universities, sixth forms, academies, schools, museums and other similar organisations who are CPC members https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/regions.php. Current and future members of the CPC are from the education sector, the majority of whom will be on the open access EduBase public portal: http://www.education.gov.uk/edubase/home.xhtml. The new framework will be split into 2 lots and will run for an initial duration of 2 years with the option to extend by two possible one year extensions. CPC Membership is open to the entire Education Sector, details of which are available here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-information-about-schools Includes Lots: Lot 2: Over 750,000kWh consumption p/annum Lot 1: Under 750,000kWh consumption p/annum To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA5045. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA5045 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef109574-45b7-4764-9a0c-63b8305760a1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 21 Oct 2018 - 21 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000,000 |
| 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 | CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM (CPC) |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M6 6AP |
| 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 | Pendleton & Charlestown |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UPG - UTILITIES PROCUREMENT GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 65 - Public utilities

### Codes

- 65000000 - Public utilities

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2018 at 14:00 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef109574-45b7-4764-9a0c-63b8305760a1
- 2 Aug 2018 at 10:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef109574-45b7-4764-9a0c-63b8305760a1
- 26 Jul 2018 at 09:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef109574-45b7-4764-9a0c-63b8305760a1
- 5 Jul 2018 at 14:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef109574-45b7-4764-9a0c-63b8305760a1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef109574-45b7-4764-9a0c-63b8305760a1
  10th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.education.gov.uk/edubase/home.xhtml
- https://suppliers.multiquote.com
- https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-information-about-schools
- https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/regions.php

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