--- title: "CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF BILL VALIDATION AND BUREAU SERVICES" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a6af3ddf-7829-4c08-90e9-6287f65413d9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a6af3ddf-7829-4c08-90e9-6287f65413d9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a6af3ddf-7829-4c08-90e9-6287f65413d9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a6af3ddf-7829-4c08-90e9-6287f65413d9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY" published: "2025-09-05" --- # CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF BILL VALIDATION AND BUREAU SERVICES Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a6af3ddf-7829-4c08-90e9-6287f65413d9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a6af3ddf-7829-4c08-90e9-6287f65413d9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a6af3ddf-7829-4c08-90e9-6287f65413d9.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the contract titled "Contract for the Provision of Bill Validation and Bureau Services", which is being managed by the MCA - Maritime and Coastguard Agency based in Southampton, England. This contract falls under the services category, specifically corporate finance and venture capital services. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure below the threshold, and the contract is valued at £108,000. The tendering process concluded on 17th September 2021, with the contract period spanning from 24th September 2021 to 31st December 2025. The award was confirmed on 24th September 2021, recognising Monarch Partnership Ltd as the successful supplier. The MCA operates under a wide geographical remit, including the UK, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, and other locations, which reflects its comprehensive bill processing requirements across more than 500 sites. This tender offers an expansive opportunity for businesses specialising in utility bill validation and finance-related services, particularly those experienced in handling large volumes of electronic data interchange (EDI) formatted invoices. Businesses that are SMEs will find this contract particularly approachable, given its suitability for this business scale. Companies with expertise in managing complex billing ecosystems, delivering efficient validation and payment clearing, can leverage this contract to grow within the UK public sector market, proving particularly advantageous for those looking to expand their service reach across a diverse geographic landscape. ## Notice Award Notice - The MCA has a UK wide Estate with over 500 sites generating in excess of 500utility bills per month, the majority of which are produced in an EDI Format. All these bills require validation and clearing for payment. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63336fb4-dd5b-4e50-85f5-5f1b9ee7356d | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 23 Sep 2021 | | Contract period | 23 Sep 2021 - 31 Dec 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £108,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £36,000 | | 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 | MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY | | Locality | SOUTHAMPTON | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO15 1EG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton | | Local authority | Southampton | | Electoral ward | Banister & Polygon | | Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | MONARCH PARTNERSHIP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services ### Codes - 66122000 - Corporate finance and venture capital services ## Release History - 5 Sep 2025 at 12:45 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63336fb4-dd5b-4e50-85f5-5f1b9ee7356d - 24 Sep 2021 at 16:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63336fb4-dd5b-4e50-85f5-5f1b9ee7356d - 26 Aug 2021 at 11:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7043a5f2-13ee-40f4-aea9-417f96c3bd77 - 25 Aug 2021 at 17:23 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7043a5f2-13ee-40f4-aea9-417f96c3bd77 - 23 Aug 2021 at 14:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7043a5f2-13ee-40f4-aea9-417f96c3bd77 - 19 Aug 2021 at 12:14 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7043a5f2-13ee-40f4-aea9-417f96c3bd77 - 18 Aug 2021 at 15:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7043a5f2-13ee-40f4-aea9-417f96c3bd77 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63336fb4-dd5b-4e50-85f5-5f1b9ee7356d 5th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7043a5f2-13ee-40f4-aea9-417f96c3bd77 26th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/697413ae-295a-45bb-a014-3b4a1059be4a n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/905a6620-0687-4b44-8813-44acdf1831d5 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/937c2e34-40c1-4341-b982-c266eef6108f n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d5c57d40-d7ae-4878-b046-003a7781fe0d n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ca44058e-52c0-458e-9b1f-b2cf76673d8c n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3acae939-9ce8-4ae5-b5cf-6b5bb9f24042 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/486b573c-cf5e-4f99-b720-b68a374df55f n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2239ffe8-42b9-421a-8d55-95b037dee2ee n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9aaa5d58-d742-4ff2-ad31-0e9f07464d3d n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7f4bac50-3cb1-43e0-86b2-97403469a185 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d69b5309-857c-4767-9ea1-c89b61c345cf n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1b2c1bb0-787c-4ec4-92d7-45bedfe0c0ed n/a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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