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title: "Energy and Water, Professional Buying Organisation (PBO) or Trading Organisation and associated support services."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02b6f2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-09-24"
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# Energy and Water, Professional Buying Organisation (PBO) or Trading Organisation and associated support services.

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b6f2

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## Summary

Somerset County Council is conducting a tender for the provision of services related to energy and water management, titled "Energy and Water, Professional Buying Organisation (PBO) or Trading Organisation and associated support services." This procurement falls under the public utilities category and is structured as an open procedure. The tender period will end on 5th July 2021, with bids being opened on the same date. The contract, valued at £64 million, includes multiple facets such as trading, purchasing utilities, and providing administrative support within the delivery region of UKK23.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on utilities management, energy trading, and consultancy services to engage with public sector projects. Companies with expertise in energy management, energy-efficiency consultancy, or those that can offer trading and purchasing solutions are particularly well-positioned to compete. The open nature of the procurement allows a diverse range of suppliers, including both established players and SMEs, to participate in a contract that not only promises financial rewards but also the potential for long-term engagement through renewable contract options based on performance.

## Notice

The scope of this contract includes: * Trading and purchasing of Utilities * Administration and support services * Provision of systems to enable the smooth operation of the contract

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority requires the professional buying organisation or trading organisation to carry out energy trading, provide contract and market options (fixed, flexible options and alternative contract durations) and provision of advice on the trading and purchasing strategies available and their application/ suitability to the Authority's portfolio with the aim of achieving best value and mitigating risk to the Authority. The commodities include: o Electricity: Non- Half Hourly, Half Hourly and UMS

Options: As set out in the procurement documentation.

Renewal: The contract will be reviewed at 48 months and two extension periods of 24 months are available based on the performance of the selected supplier.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023820-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £64,000,000 |
| Lots value | £64,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK23 Somerset CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 65 - Public utilities
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 65000000 - Public utilities
- 71314200 - Energy-management services
- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2021 at 12:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023820-2021
- 1 Jun 2021 at 10:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012160-2021

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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