---
title: "CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF BILL VALIDATION AND BUREAU SERVICES"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060c31"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
published: "2026-01-22"
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# CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF BILL VALIDATION AND BUREAU SERVICES

Buyer: MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060c31

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency, a public authority within the central government of the United Kingdom, is conducting a procurement process for the provision of bill validation and utility bureau services. This tender aims to ensure accurate utility invoicing and effective supplier liaison across the agency's UK-wide estate. With an open procurement method under a below threshold competition, the submission deadline for this tender is set for the 11th of February 2026 at 11:00 GMT, with enquires closing a week earlier on the 4th of February 2026. The contract is to commence from 1st April 2026 and potentially extend until 2031 if renewal options are enacted. This process, located in Southampton, falls under the services category associated with public utilities, with a total contract value capped at £86,400 gross, of which £72,000 is net.

This procurement tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in utility services, particularly those experienced in bill validation and supplier management. Companies poised to deliver accurate reporting and strong client liaison capabilities are well-suited to compete in this tender. With a focus on securing efficient and reliable service deliverables for a government entity, this contract could offer substantial business growth through long-term collaboration and potential contract extensions of 1+1 years. SMEs and larger firms equipped with robust service infrastructure and a track record of success in public sector contracts would particularly benefit from participating in this tender.

## Notice

Contract is for the provision of a comprehensive bill validation and utility bureau service to ensure accurate utility invoicing, effective supplier liaison, and reliable consumption and cost reporting across its UK-wide estate.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contract could be extended for a period of 1+1 years to maintain continuity while completing outstanding work or allow time for a new procurement or tender exercise

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005750-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £72,000 |
| Lots value | £72,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO15 1EG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Banister & Polygon |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 65 - Public utilities

### Codes

- 65000000 - Public utilities

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2026 at 13:09 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005750-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005750-2026
  22nd January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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