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CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF A FULLY MANAGED SERVICE FOR ENERGY SUPPLY (GAS AND ELECTRIC)

CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

28 Jul 2021 at 13:01

Award Notice
Tender

23 Feb 2021 at 10:37

Tender Notice
Tender

17 Feb 2021 at 16:22

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire East Borough Council is conducting a procurement process for a fully managed service for energy supply, specifically gas and electricity, to commence on 1st April 2022 and continue for five years. The contract, valued at approximately £6,000,000 per annum, encompasses the Council's Corporate, Streetlighting, and Schools portfolios, including Academies. This open procedure tender is currently in the award stage, with the submission deadline set for 26th March 2021. The energy service provider will handle purchasing and management on behalf of the Council, thereby streamlining the procurement process.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the energy sector, particularly those offering energy-management services or solutions tailored to public sector clients. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in energy procurement and management would be well-positioned to compete. The Council's approach allows for flexibility in energy purchasing, making this contract appealing to companies looking to expand their footprint in local government services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF A FULLY MANAGED SERVICE FOR ENERGY SUPPLY (GAS AND ELECTRIC)

Notice Description

The Council is seeking to make provision for its gas and electricity requirements from 1st April 2022 for a period of five years. The Council intends to procure a fully managed service whereby the Managed Service Provider (MSP) will purchase energy for and on behalf of the Council via a framework compliant with the Public Contract Regulations, which amounts to approximately PS6,000,000 per annum within its Corporate, Streetlighting and Schools portfolio including Academies. It will provide a flexible purchasing method of procuring energy and will provide an end to end billing and management service. It will take the form of a single contract with the MSP negating the need to have a separate contract with the energy supplier. All correspondence and submissions should be received via www.the-chest.org.uk project ID DN519601

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f5ab98f8-6e97-4ad0-93bb-8945acb46ab7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cf3ac80-6fe2-4542-82d2-d3463e62b9ae
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

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

71314200 - Energy-management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 Over 5 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
CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SANDBACH
Postcode
CW11 1HZ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Sandbach Town
Westminster Constituency
Congleton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WEST MERCIA ENERGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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