Published date: 3 March 2023

Last edited date: 3 March 2023

This notice was replaced on 23 August 2023

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 23 August 2023)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Water distribution - 65110000

  • Operation of water supplies - 65130000

  • Gas distribution and related services - 65200000

    • Electricity distribution - 65310000

    • Meter reading service - 65500000

    • Accounting and auditing services - 79210000

Location of contract

CR0 1EA

Value of contract

£999

Procurement reference

CROYD001-DN650233-24100658

Published date

3 March 2023

Closing date

27 March 2023

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

31 May 2023

Contract end date

30 May 2027

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The Council manages a wide range of diverse assets, from council housing and municipal offices to street lighting and CCTV. The Council is seeking a Utility Bureau Management Service provider that will ensure that all charges for energy and water supplies to these assets are validated, correct and effectively managed. The contract period will be for four years with the option to extend by one year.

Note:
Bidders must complete and return their bids using The Council e-tendering portal Proactis (https://procontract.due-north.com/Login)

Completed quotations must be returned via the Portal system no later than the deadline (unless a revised deadline is communicated). It is entirely the responsibility of the bidder to ensure that it submits its quotation by the deadline.

Any communication or request for clarifications during the bidding MUST be done via the e-tendering portal.

All technical queries regarding Proactis are to be directed to the e-Sourcing Portal Helpdesk:
E-mail: https://supplierhelp.due-north.com/

More information

Previous notice about this procurement

Utility Bureau Management Service

  • Opportunity
  • Published 3 March 2023

About the buyer

Contact name

Jacob Aghedo

Address

Bernard Weatherill House, 8 Mint Walk, Croydon, CR0 1EA
Bernard Weatherill House
Croydon
CR0 1EA
England

Telephone

+44 2087266000

Email

jacob.aghedo@croydon.gov.uk

Website

http://www.croydon.gov.uk