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Published 22 Jan 2026, 13:09 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF BILL VALIDATION AND BUREAU SERVICES

Official notice

Authority: Maritime and Coastguard Agency (Central government)

ServicesBelow threshold - open competitionBelow threshold
Sectors: Public utilities (65) Delivery: Delivery location not published
Published estimate£72,000≈ £24k / year · £86,400 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 11 Feb 2026
Contract term 3 yrsends 31 Mar 2029 · up to 31 Mar 2031 with extensions · starts 1 Apr 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement description

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.

CPV: Public utilities

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1Renewal 3 yrsPublished value£72,000
Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 31 Mar 2031 with extensionsValue: £72,000 exc. VAT · £86,400 inc. VAT
Extensions: 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

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored

Lot awarding rule: Most advantageous tender

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Below threshold - open competition
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Below threshold
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
22 Jan 2026, 13:09 GMT
Last source update
22 Jan 2026, 13:09 GMT
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-005750
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Public utilities
Delivery area
Not published
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-060c31 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Jaggaer · Who buys & how to bid on JAGGAER
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowed
Access & registration note: Free; latest Chrome/Edge/Firefox only — corporate browsers fail
Submission deadline
11 Feb 2026, 11:00 GMT
Clarification deadline
4 Feb 2026, 17:00 GMT
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

22 Jan 2026 → 1 Apr 2026 · 4 dates
  1. Tender notice published280 days ago
    22 Jan 2026, 13:09 GMT
  2. Clarification questions by267 days ago
    4 Feb 2026, 17:00 GMT
  3. Submission deadline260 days ago
    11 Feb 2026, 11:00 GMT
  4. Contract starts211 days ago
    1 Apr 2026, 00:00 BST

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender
  1. Tender notice published
    22 Jan 2026, 13:09 GMT
    UK4

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Contracting authorityPublic authority - central government GB-PPON: PCWN-9665-QVMZ 105 Commercial Road, Southampton, South East, SO15 1EGContact email

Official documents & specifications (1)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender