Planning

Liverpool Energy Community Company

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council is initiating a procurement process for the Liverpool Energy Community Company, aimed at partnering with a fully Ofgem licensed supplier to deliver gas and electricity to residential and business customers under the LECCy brand. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with key milestones including a market engagement deadline set for 23rd February 2018. The council is focused on addressing fuel poverty, supporting independent living, and aiding businesses, highlighting the project's significance within the energy industry in the North West of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in energy supply, particularly those that can deliver services efficiently while maintaining low operational costs. Companies capable of innovative solutions such as smart meter rollouts and offering improved customer service are well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, this arrangement aims to provide competitive pricing through a not-for-profit model, making this an appealing prospect for businesses looking to establish or expand their market presence in the energy sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Liverpool Energy Community Company

Notice Description

Liverpool City Council is seeking to partner with a fully Ofgem licenced supply company which will sell gas and electricity to both residential and business customers under the Council's Liverpool Energy Community Company (LECCy) brand essentially as a "white label" arrangement. Through this arrangement the Council wants to address 3 main aims: 1. Tackling Fuel Poverty; 2. Supporting Independent Living; and 3. Supporting Businesses. The Council also has the following objectives: * To offer a lower cost than other suppliers. It is envisaged that this will be achieved through a not for profit arrangement and by minimising overheads; * To gain the innovation benefits from an early roll out of smart meters; and * To provide high quality customer care. As part of early market engagement, Liverpool City Council have provided draft procurement documentation, including draft service specification for review/comments in relation to understanding, feasibility, and vision of Liverpool City Council. Please note: All available information at this stage is available by registering on https://procontract.due-north.com and searching for tender reference DN166815 - Comments on the draft specification and associated procurement documentation are invited back by 5pm on 3rd August 2016.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f1e981fb-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2298fe24-2525-4aee-aa69-d85627b012c0
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

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