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Purchasing, Distribution and Administration of Solid Fuel Benefits to qualifying former employees (or their widows) of the coal industry

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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04 Oct 2019 at 11:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy has completed the procurement process for the tender titled "Purchasing, Distribution and Administration of Solid Fuel Benefits to qualifying former employees (or their widows) of the coal industry." This initiative falls under the services industry, featuring an expected contract value of £20,000,000. The tender aimed to manage the distribution of solid fuel to approximately 6,600 beneficiaries across England, Wales, Scotland, and the Isle of Man. The procurement was executed via an open procurement method, and the contract period is set from 29 March 2020 to 28 March 2023. The tender had an end date of 10 July 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to engage in public procurement, particularly for those involved in the supply chain of solid fuels or logistics services. Companies specialising in fuel distribution, administration services, or logistics management, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), would find this market advantageous. Participation in such contracts can enhance visibility and credibility while fostering relationships with governmental bodies and expanding operational capabilities.

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Notice Title

Purchasing, Distribution and Administration of Solid Fuel Benefits to qualifying former employees (or their widows) of the coal industry

Notice Description

Former British Coal Corporation Employees and certain others are entitled to receive solid fuel as part of historic contractual liabilities under the National Concessionary Fuel Scheme. The terms of the scheme allow beneficiaries to receive a solid fuel entitlement or cash-in-lieu. This tender will require appropriate facilitation of purchasing, delivery and administration of solid fuels to qualifying individuals and to fulfill the Governments obligation to these individuals. The number of beneficiaries in receipt of solid fuel in December 2018 was c6,600. The number of qualifying solid fuel concessionaires is declining year on year in line with mortality and as individuals switch to the cash alternatives. Delivery of solid fuel will be required in England, Wales and Scotland and the Isle of Man (2 households) with the highest concentration in England followed by Wales and Scotland.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9c5dd415-7107-44a9-9563-cba8c16e24f8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d221184-b644-4440-a5e5-2ec258e931be
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

09111000 - Coal and coal-based fuels

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20196 years ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2020 - 28 Mar 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0ET
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CPL DISTRIBUTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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