---
title: "Contract Formulation Toolset"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051470"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED"
published: "2025-05-15"
---

# Contract Formulation Toolset

Buyer: UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051470

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by United Utilities Water Limited, a private utility company located in Great Sankey, United Kingdom, focuses on the development of a "Contract Formulation Toolset." This procurement falls under the utilities industry and is categorised as a provision of goods. The procurement method employed was direct, below the threshold, and carried out without competition. As of 15 May 2025, the procurement stage has been completed, resulting in an award pending status to Thomson Reuters (Professional) UK Limited. The contract period is set to commence on 13 June 2025 and run until 13 June 2030, with potential auto-renewal provisions extending up to 31 December 2035. Key classifications for the tender include document creation and productivity software, with the main procurement category being goods tailored for SMEs.

This tender is an excellent opportunity for businesses that specialise in document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling, and productivity software, especially those focusing on automation solutions. Companies that can develop or deliver specialised software packages to automate contract drafting processes would be particularly well-suited to compete in this area. The absence of competition in the procurement process suggests potential collaborative opportunities for businesses interested in aligning their capabilities with the purchasing needs of utility organisations. Such strategic partnerships could pave the way for substantial business growth and diversification within the utilities software market.

## Notice

Solution to automate contract formulation / drafting across UU.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021740-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Jun 2025 - 13 Jun 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £350,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED |
| Locality | GREAT SANKEY |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA5 3LP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THOMSON REUTERS (PROFESSIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48300000 - Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software package

## Release History

- 15 May 2025 at 12:20 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021740-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021740-2025
  15th May 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tr.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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