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1057 Energy Switching Partner for the 'Essex Energy Switch'

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

03 May 2025 at 00:24

Award Notice
Tender

12 Feb 2025 at 16:48

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the tender titled "1057 Energy Switching Partner for the 'Essex Energy Switch'" was conducted by Essex County Council. This initiative falls under the public utilities and energy services industry category, focusing on the provision of collective energy switching services. With the primary aim to reduce fuel poverty in Essex, the process culminated in awarding the contract to iChoosr Ltd on 15th April 2025. The location of contract delivery is the United Kingdom, specifically Essex, and the procurement process, conducted using an open procedure, included key dates such as the tender submission deadline on 14th March 2025. The contract period spans from 1st May 2025 to 16th April 2028.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies capable of developing, promoting, and managing energy switching services will find this opportunity rewarding, given the contract's emphasis on innovative solutions for energy cost reduction and renewable energy tariffs. With the tender method being open and under the threshold, the process is transparent and accessible, welcoming businesses that can efficiently deliver energy-related services and support Essex County Council's goals in aiding local households and businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

1057 Energy Switching Partner for the 'Essex Energy Switch'

Notice Description

Essex County Council is looking to offer collective energy switching services to households and businesses in Essex by engaging a Contractor to operate the Essex Energy Switch Service and support the Council in its aim to reduce fuel poverty within the County of Essex. The Contractor is expected to develop, promote and manage the Essex Energy Switch Service on behalf of the Council, so households and businesses in Essex could: - Switch gas and/or electricity providers - Reduce energy costs based on their individual circumstances. - Access electricity tariffs which are 100% provided by renewable energy. Interested contractors can assess this opportunity via the Council's e-sourcing portal, ProContract: https://procontract.due-north.com/Login. Log in as a Supplier and search the following: DN694199 / 1057 Energy Switching Partner for the 'Essex Energy Switch'. If you do not have an account, registration is free of charge at https://procontract.due-north.com/Register and it provides access to all current and forthcoming procurement opportunities for Essex County Council alongside several other public sector organisations. Tender submission must be done electronically, by publishing through this ITT 1057 Energy Switching Partner for the 'Essex Energy Switch' at: https://procontract.due-north.com/Login - reference DN694199; Not later than 12 noon hours on 14th March,2025. It is the Council's policy to reject any tender received after the above deadline.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8bbb11aa-4c6f-4d27-bdd2-b163e4eda913
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b13c50ed-9917-4b00-9805-b0ffc9c67e73
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

65 - Public utilities

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

38551000 - Energy meters

65000000 - Public utilities

71314000 - Energy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 16 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Benedict Itoyah
Contact Email
benedict.itoyah@essex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 333

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ICHOOSR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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