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title: "Water Self Supply Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d7a6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SEFTON COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-31"
---

# Water Self Supply Contract

Buyer: SEFTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d7a6

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## Summary

Sefton Council, based in Bootle, has completed its contracting process for a "Water Self Supply Contract" in the services category, specifically focused on sewage, refuse, cleaning, and environmental services. The contract, awarded to Waterscan Ltd, covers the period from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2029, with a potential renewal for an additional 12 months. The procurement method used was direct, below threshold without competition, allowing the Council to engage directly with United Utilities as the wholesaler. This contract ensures compliance and efficiency in managing water and sewerage services, facilitated by the managing agent Waterscan Ltd. The total contract value is estimated at £306,000 gross, with a signed date of 29th September 2025.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in environmental and utility service management. Companies that can offer specialised services as managing agents or have expertise in water and sewerage systems would find this sector particularly relevant. The contract exemplifies the potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Waterscan Ltd to play a pivotal role in supporting local government operations, enhancing service delivery efficiency, and ensuring compliance with legal requirements. Engaging in such contracts can lead to business growth and the establishment of long-term partnerships with public authorities like Sefton Council.

## Notice

Sefton Council currently operate a 'Self-Supply' Licence in the procurement of water & sewerage services, which in short means we deal directly with our Wholesaler, United Utilities without using a retailer. To ensure full legal compliance the Council utilizes the services of a Managing Agent 'Waterscan'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069962-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £255,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SEFTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 3NJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Derby |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WATERSCAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

## Release History

- 31 Oct 2025 at 10:04 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069962-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069962-2025
  31st October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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