Essex County Council awards utilities management contract covering electricity, gas, water, oil, LPG.
Essex County Council has awarded a contract for a comprehensive Utilities Management Service covering electricity, gas, water, oil, and LPG across its property portfolio. The service includes invoice validation, billing management, data collection and analysis, metering support, portfolio reporting, energy risk management, and procurement support. It also provides a secure online utilities management platform with consumption and cost reporting, benchmarking, performance analytics, and support for energy purchasing and hedging. The contract aims to ensure accurate and compliant utility management, achieve value for money, and support the Council's strategic objectives of improving estate efficiency and informed decision-making. The duration and value are not specified.