Planning

Collective Energy Switching Scheme - Market Engagement

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

  • Contract Timeline

    Publication Date

    12th October 2023 10:14:33 AM

    Planning Deadline

    15th November 2023 23:59:59 PM   Expired

  • Contract Summary

    The aim of the collective energy switching scheme is to enable residents to access competitive energy tariffs. Essex County Council (ECC) is therefore looking to engage a collective energy switching contractor to operate this service and deliver savings to residents in Essex based on their individual circumstances. The prospective contractor will be required to manage the entire collective energy switching scheme, from negotiating a group deal with utility providers, developing, and maintaining registration systems and promoting the service to encourage participation. Additionally, the contractor will be responsible for the full customer experience and be required to manage all complaints. The switching process needs to be easy to use, accessible to all households in Essex, and all data shall be managed in accordance with General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)2018 legislation. All electricity tariffs negotiated shall be renewable energy. If you feel that you can meet the Council's objectives and requirement, please submit an Intent to Respond, download the Market Engagement Pack and respond to the questionnaire in it. Further details and the Market Engagement Pack can be located via the Council's e-sourcing portal, ProContract: https://procontract.due-north.com/Login. Log in as a Supplier and search the following: DN694199 / Collective Energy Switching Scheme - Market Engagement. If you do not have an account, supplier 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. The deadline for the questionnaire responses is Wednesday 17th November 2023 at 4:00pm; all responses should be submitted via ProContract. Please note that this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is not a call for competition and as such you will need to express your interest in any future tender opportunity once the contract notice is published in Find a Tender and on Contracts Finder.

  • Contract Details

    Open Contracting ID

    ocds-b5fd17-fdac080c-ef11-40eb-b5d7-2857b44f5aa5

    Publication Source

    Contracts Finder

    Procurement Stage

    Planning

    Procurement Method

    N/A

    Procurement Method Details

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    Procurement Category

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    Tender Suitability

    SME VCSE

    Framework / DPS

  • Contract Classification

    CPV Code(s)

    38551000
    65000000
    71314000

    CPV Division(s)

    38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
    65 - Public utilities
    71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

  • Awarding Authority

    ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

    Buyer Name

    Benedict Itoyah

    Buyer Email

    benedict.itoyah@essex.gov.uk

    Buyer Phone

    Buyer Address

    County Hall, Market Road

    Chelmsford

    CM1 1QH

    England

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