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title: "Audit of the Data Communications Company (DCC)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-046cf7"
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# Audit of the Data Communications Company (DCC)

Buyer: OFGEM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046cf7

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Audit of the Data Communications Company (DCC)" was recently completed by the buyer, Ofgem, a body governed by public law operating in the UK. The title in the procurement stage was awarded to Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP (PwC) as of 15 May 2025. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically auditing services, and was conducted via an open procedure. The main location for the delivery of services is London, with a total contract value of £360,000. The tender process witnessed two bids, one being from an SME, with electronic bids permissible. The tender serves to audit the DCC's financial and operational activities, as observed annually by Ofgem, ensuring economic efficiency.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for auditing firms, especially those experienced in large-scale service provision and technology management, to expand their business clientele within the energy sector. The suitability factors and high technical standards specified cater to firms with a strong grounding in both commercial auditing and smart metering technology. Furthermore, the open procurement method and electronic submission process offer a broad and accessible platform for businesses looking to engage with public sector contracts. The annual and structured nature of the audit ensures recurring opportunities for growth and sustained engagement with Ofgem and associated industry stakeholders.

## Notice

The Data Communications Company (DCC) is the central communications body licensed to provide the communications, data transfer and management required to support smart metering. DCC was appointed by using an outsourced service model, to manage contracted smart metering service providers. As such, external costs compose the largest proportion of DCC's costs, and it is critical that these contracts are entered into, managed and closed out effectively and efficiently. Each year, the Authority scrutinises DCC's incurred and forecast costs through the annual Price Control process to determine whether these costs are economic and efficient. Alongside the cost assessment, DCC also faces financial incentives under the Operational Performance Regime (OPR)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Data Communications Company (DCC) is the central communications body licensed to provide the communications, data transfer and management required to support smart metering. DCC was appointed by using an outsourced service model, to manage contracted smart metering service providers. As such, external costs compose the largest proportion of DCC's costs, and it is critical that these contracts are entered into, managed and closed out effectively and efficiently. Each year, Ofgem scrutinises DCC's incurred and forecast costs through the annual Price Control process to determine whether these costs are economic and efficient. Alongside the cost assessment, DCC also faces financial incentives under the Operational Performance Regime (OPR)

Renewal: 1 year with the option to extend for up to 3 x 12-month periods

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027955-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Award date | 14 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £360,000 |
| Lots value | £360,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £360,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OFGEM |
| Additional buyers | SMART ENERGY CODE COMPANY (SECCO) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Langbourn |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRICEWATERHOUSE COOPERS LLP (PWC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212200 - Internal audit services
- 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 May 2025 at 09:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027955-2025
- 26 Nov 2024 at 16:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038223-2024
- 3 Jun 2024 at 11:12 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017140-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.mytenders.co.uk
- http://www.ofgem.gov.uk
- https://smartenergycodecompany.co.uk/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10021

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