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title: "Utilities Bureau and Software Platform - AWARD"
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# Utilities Bureau and Software Platform - AWARD

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH E-TENDERING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a947a921-87ef-4827-9446-f3a5ad8673dc

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## Summary

The University of Portsmouth has completed the procurement process for utilities bureau services and a software platform, under the Crown Commercial Services RM6313 framework. The contract, awarded on 14 April 2025 to SMS Energy Services Limited, will commence on 28 April 2025 and has an initial term of four years, with the possibility of extending for an additional two years, potentially reaching a total duration of six years. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically the meter reading service (CPV code 65500000), with delivery addresses spanning the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and globally. The tender period concluded on 31 March 2025 at 16:00 BST.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in energy management and software solutions, particularly those with the capability to deliver comprehensive utilities bureau services and advanced software platforms. Despite not being suited for SMEs or VCSE, larger established businesses that can meet the comprehensive requirements set by the University of Portsmouth are strongly positioned to benefit from this long-term contract. By leveraging such a contract, these businesses can enhance their market presence and foster growth through stable, extended engagements in the energy services sector.

## Notice

This invitation to tender (ITT) is being issued under the Crown Commercial Services (RM6313) Demand Management and Renewables DPS for Energy Bureau Services. The University is seeking to appoint one (1) supplier for a range of utilities bureau services and a software platform. The Contract is required to commence on 28 April 2025 and will be for an initial term of four (4) years and may be extended for a further period of two (2) years, if required, for a potential total Contract term of six (6) years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ca49c71-dff7-4537-a3a9-6328724875b0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Apr 2025 - 27 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH E-TENDERING |
| Locality | HAMPSHIRE |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 2PR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SMS ENERGY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 65 - Public utilities

### Codes

- 65500000 - Meter reading service

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2025 at 14:38 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ca49c71-dff7-4537-a3a9-6328724875b0
- 14 Apr 2025 at 14:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ca49c71-dff7-4537-a3a9-6328724875b0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ca49c71-dff7-4537-a3a9-6328724875b0
  14th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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