The non-domestic water supply industry in
England was deregulated on 1st April 2017.
In the months preceding de-regulation, a decision was taken by East
Sussex County Council (ESCC), Surrey County Council (SCC) and
Brighton and Hove City Council (BHCC) to remain with their
respective current suppliers for a period of time whilst the new
market established itself.
It is considered that the market has now settled enough for the
Councils to establish a new contractual arrangement for the
services.
This tender received 8 expressions of interest and 5 responses but
the decision to award to Castle Water was ultimately based on
lowest cost for delivering the overall best value for the required
services.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/12/2018
Decision due: 28 Nov 2018 by Assistant Director of Procurement
Contact: Derek Lancaster, Head of Improvement & Development Email: derek.lancaster@eastsussex.gov.uk.