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Purchasing, Distribution and Administration of Solid Fuel Benefits

BEIS

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has issued a planned procurement notice for the "Purchasing, Distribution and Administration of Solid Fuel Benefits" contract. The contract aims to manage the purchasing, distribution, and administration of solid fuel benefits under the National Concessionary Fuel Scheme. Responses are required by Monday, 20th November 2023, 13:00. The contract period is expected to begin on 29th March 2025, with a value of £28,000,000 GBP. The contract will run for 6 years with potential for extension, catering to around 3400 concessionaires.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses to provide a flexible service to manage the solid fuel supply element of the NCFS. Businesses suited for this opportunity include those experienced in fuel procurement and distribution services. The contract offers a chance for SMEs to compete, with a key focus on supporting concessionaires receiving solid fuel entitlements. The nature of the contract demands adaptability to variable numbers and uncertainties, making it suitable for agile and responsive businesses.

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Notice Title

Purchasing, Distribution and Administration of Solid Fuel Benefits

Notice Description

The purpose of this Prior Information Notice is to alert potential suppliers to an opportunity in relation to a potential requirement to support the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero ("DESNZ") deliver its legal obligations in relation to historic concessionary fuel liabilities. DESNZ wishes to commission a contract to manage the purchasing, distribution, and administration of solid fuel benefits to qualifying individuals under the National Concessionary Fuel Scheme (NCFS). We are looking to contract a supplier for up to 6 years (likely to be split into an initial 3 year term with an option to extend for an additional 3 years subject to requirements) to manage all aspects of the solid fuel supply element of the NCFS to around 3400 concessionaires who receive their concessionary fuel entitlement through a delivery of solid fuel. This number is declining in line with mortality rates. We expect the contract to commence on 29th March 2025 when a predicted 2680 concessionaires will remain. It is a demand led contract based on decreasing numbers with a number of variables and uncertainties. We therefore require a flexible service which allows for a decrease of the business and unpredicted changes in requirements. Responses need to be submitted by Monday 20th November 2023 13:00, following this the notice will end. Additional information: Please provide answers to the questions as an uploaded PDF attachment. Deadline for responses and closure of PIN will be the Monday 20th November 2023 13:00

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/954a5e4b-6ce7-44d5-aef0-eb18747e5a54
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy


CPV Codes

09100000 - Fuels

09111100 - Coal

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Mar 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Mar 2025 - 28 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEIS
Contact Name
Waseem Rana
Contact Email
waseem.rana@energysecurity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M3 5BS
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Blackfriars & Trinity
Westminster Constituency
Salford

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