--- title: "Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership - Provision of Water Supply Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0699e5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0699e5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0699e5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0699e5.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP" published: "2026-07-09" --- # Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership - Provision of Water Supply Services Buyer: MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0699e5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0699e5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0699e5.json) ## Summary The Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership initiated a public procurement process, titled "Provision of Water Supply Services", aimed at securing services for the uninterrupted supply and management of water across its facilities. This tender, managed by PHP Law LLP, primarily falls under the services category within the Water Distribution sector. It was conducted as an open procedure with processes overseen by ESOS Energy Ltd, ensuring compliance with UK legislation. Located in the South West of England, the procurement process was originally scheduled to consider submissions up until 30th June 2026. However, following the receipt and review of tender submissions, the process was terminated on 9th July 2026 due to insufficient tender responses to adequately assess market offerings and value for money. This procurement presented significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in utility management, particularly those experienced in large-scale, continuous service delivery. Companies capable of providing comprehensive water management solutions, including seamless onboarding and data-driven service adjustments, would have been well-positioned to compete. Although the current tender was cancelled, reviewing and refining tender requirements could lead to a revised process. This presents another opportunity for SMEs and water service providers looking to expand into public sector contracts. Engaging with the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership could enable business scalability through partnership with educational institutions. ## Notice Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership - Provision of Water Supply Services - This tender opportunity has been issued by ESOS Energy Ltd, on behalf of Midsomer Norton Schools Trust. The proposed contract will be for the provision of Water Supply Services to the Trust. The contract term will be for either 12, 24 or 36 months. The Trust will select which contract term offers best value. ESOS Energy will act as the main point of contact for the duration of the contract. The Supplier shall provide a fully managed water supply service for all sites listed in the Specification (Appendix 1), including contract set-up, administration, and ongoing account support for the full contract term. The Supplier shall ensure continuity of water supply and deliver all onboarding and switching activities (including data collection and industry flows) such that supply commences on the agreed start date with no avoidable interruption to any site. ### Lot Information Lot LOT-0000 Options: The contract term will be for either 12, 24 or 36 months. The Trust will select which contract term offers best value. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064892-2026 | | Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £690,000 | | Lots value | £690,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Cancelled | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP | | Additional buyers | Missing; PHP LAW LLP | | Locality | TOTNES | | Post town | Torquay | | Postcode | TQ9 5RW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset | | Electoral ward | Radstock | | Westminster constituency | Frome and East Somerset | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 65 - Public utilities ### Codes - 65100000 - Water distribution and related services ## Release History - 9 Jul 2026 at 15:33 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064892-2026 - 16 Jun 2026 at 15:57 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056823-2026 - 15 Jun 2026 at 13:40 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056255-2026 - 15 May 2026 at 11:17 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044866-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064892-2026 9th July 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056823-2026 16th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056255-2026 15th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044866-2026 15th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=105504&TID100110636&B= - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.midsomernortonschoolspartnership.com/ - https://www.phplaw.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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