Tender

Energy Trading & Bureau Services Partner

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

12 Feb 2025 at 09:48

Tender Notice
Tender

03 Feb 2025 at 10:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Hampshire County Council is inviting tenders for the role of an Energy Trading & Bureau Services Partner, with the procurement process currently at the tender amendment stage. This contract seeks a partner to manage energy trading and provide additional bureau services for the Council's in-house energy team. The project, located in Hampshire's South East region, is set to begin on 1st May 2025 and spans a period of nine years, including optional break clauses at years 3, 5, and 7. Interested parties should submit their tender returns by 14:00 hours, 7th March 2025. The estimated value of the core services is £1,293,750, with optional services bringing the total potential value to £1,543,750.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in energy management services, particularly those with experience in energy trading and supporting bureau services. Companies able to address the comprehensive needs outlined in the service specification will find this an advantageous project, bolstering their portfolio and establishing a long-term client relationship with a major public sector entity. This open procedure, suitable for especially larger companies, presents a competitive yet accessible entry for the project's specified roles.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Energy Trading & Bureau Services Partner

Notice Description

Hampshire County Council is seeking a suitably experienced organisation to become an Energy Partner to the Council. The Partner will undertake energy trading on behalf of the Council and provide bureau services in conjunction with the Council's in-house Energy Team. The contract includes a number of additional, optional services relating to energy and water services which the Council may choose to take up in the future. Interested organisations are strongly encouraged to review the Service Specification for more information on the Council's requirements. PS1,543,750 (The core services are valued at PS1,293,750 over 9 years + estimate additional options of PS250k) The Contract will commence on 1st May 2025 and will be for a period of nine years but this shall include optional break clauses at the end of years 3, 5 and 7. Interested parties should register their interest in the project via the In-Tend website https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire, and complete and submit the tender return document together with any supporting information requested by 14.00 hrs on Friday 7th March 2025. How to obtain the Tender Documents The Tender documents can be accessed when logged into In-Tend by selecting 'Tenders' then 'Current' and 'View Details' on the relevant tender advert and clicking the 'Express Interest' tab. Once in the tender there are five tabs - 'Tender', 'ITT - documents', 'Correspondence', 'Clarifications' and 'History'. Select the 2nd tab (ITT - documents) where you will find useful information under 'Tender Details' continue to scroll down to the heading 'Tender Documents Received' where you will be able to view / download the documents. Please download all the documents and read very carefully. Opting In and Opting Out Please note you are required to 'Opt In' before you can access the 'My tender Return' to start populating your response. PLEASE NOTE you are required to 'Opt In' to view & complete the Questionnaire for this project. The 'Opt Out' functionality will also be available throughout the duration of the tender process. Opting out will give you the option of declaring you no longer want to receive any further communication in relation to this tender along with the opportunity of providing comments and feedback for this decision. You can choose to 'Opt In' at any time during the tender process if you initially decided to 'Opt Out'. Further Guidance In addition, guidance on how to participate in a tender - download and upload documents / returns and if required, register your company (free of charge), can be found on the In-tend site under the 'Help' or 'Information for Suppliers' buttons. Receiving Notification Emails To ensure you receive email alerts and notifications from our system, please add the email domain '@in-tendorganiser.co.uk' to your Safe Senders list. Additional information: Interested parties should register their interest in the project via the In-Tend website https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire. Guidance on how to participate in a tender - download and upload documents / returns and if required, register your company (free of charge), can be found on the In-tend site under the 'Help' or 'Information for Suppliers' buttons. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b931d159-4998-49da-a8e7-0b42f1441932
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1608598f-d625-4718-a7eb-fb5f146b5912
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71314200 - Energy-management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,543,750 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 May 2025 - 30 Apr 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Strategic Procurement (Main)
Contact Email
strategic.procurement@hants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0370 779 1100

Buyer Location

Locality
HAMPSHIRE
Postcode
SO23 8UJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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