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title: "Provision of Water Supply Services - Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership -"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cad0"
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buyer: "MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP"
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# Provision of Water Supply Services - Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership -

Buyer: MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cad0

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## Summary

The public procurement process is spearheaded by the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership for the provision of water supply services, facilitated by PHP Law LLP as the procurement consultant and primarily conducted by ESOS Energy Ltd. This tender is part of an open procedure within the services category, with a focus on water distribution and related services. The procurement is based in the United Kingdom, and the service provision is aimed at locations listed within the Trust's specification. Interested suppliers must submit their tenders by 13th August 2026, with enquiries closing on 9th August 2026. The contract is valued at approximately £690,000 net (£828,000 gross) and is set to commence on 1st September 2026, potentially extending up to three years depending on which term offers the best value.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for growth, particularly for businesses capable of delivering comprehensive managed water supply services, including billing, data handling, and seamless onboarding processes. Businesses holding a valid Water Supply and Sewerage Licence (WSSL) and able to demonstrate a solid financial standing and relevant past experience will find themselves well-positioned. The contract period allows small to medium enterprises (SMEs) to compete effectively, with evaluation criteria including both quality and pricing. Successful suppliers will not only ensure continuous supply but also potentially accommodate new sites as the Trust grows, presenting additional business growth opportunities within the contract's term.

## 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: Additional sites may be included The pricing is evaluated on the Lowest Average Retail % Uplift for 12, 24 and 36 months. The actual contract term with the successful supplier will be determined based on which option represents the most economically advantageous outcome / best value for money, having regard to total contract cost, pricing profile, risk, and service delivery considerations

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066209-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender 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 | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2029-01-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £690,000 |
| Lots value | £690,000 |
| 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 | MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP |
| Additional buyers | 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 65 - Public utilities

### Codes

- 65100000 - Water distribution and related services

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2026 at 12:57 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066209-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066209-2026
  14th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=107411&TID100112497&B=
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.midsomernortonschoolspartnership.com/headoffice@msnpartnership.com

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