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CHIC Energy Purchasing - Dynamic Purchasing System [DPS]

COMMUNITIES AND HOUSING INVESTMENT CONSORTIUM LIMITED (CHIC)

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TenderUpdate

25 Feb 2026 at 16:03

Award

19 Jan 2024 at 17:05

Tender

13 Sep 2023 at 15:47

Tender

03 Aug 2023 at 07:34

Planning

04 Jul 2023 at 09:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government has announced the award for the Business Wales Accelerated Growth Programme Services, aimed at fostering business support in Wales from January 2024 to March 2029. This procurement falls under the category of business services, including law, marketing, consulting, and more, with an estimated contract value of GBP 14.632 million. The process, conducted through an open procedure, was awarded to Newable Ltd, and involves providing services to inspire entrepreneurs and SMEs, aligning with Welsh Government priorities. This programme is a continuation of Business Wales support initiatives, striving for sustainable business growth and job creation.

Businesses specialising in consultancy, marketing, legal, or recruitment services may find notable opportunities in this tender, particularly those positioned to deliver high growth support interventions. SMEs and pre-revenue entities demonstrating substantial growth potential are encouraged to engage with the programme. The chosen supplier will collaborate closely with various business support elements, academic institutions, and financial organisations to foster high growth development, offering expansive opportunities for business growth across Wales. This procurement emphasises inclusivity and sustainability, appealing to companies committed to promoting positive employment practices and green business growth.

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Notice Title

CHIC Energy Purchasing - Dynamic Purchasing System [DPS]

Notice Description

CHIC publishes this Notice of an Amendment to be made to the DPS in pursuance of the original Notice 2017/S 131-267580 published in OJEU on the 10th July 2017. All other details relating to this DPS remain unchanged. The change comprises extending the coverage nationally and validity period with a further 60-months extension option, reviewed at 12 month increments whereby the authority can amend (extend, shorten, terminate or re-procure) the DPS. This DPS remains accessible by members of CHIC to all UK public-sector bodies (potential members) including (but not limited to): * Housing Associations * Local Authorities and Government Departments * Registered Charities * NHS and Health and Social Care Groups * Emergency Services * Schools and Academies/Colleges and Universities * Libraries and Museums , including those listed in Schedule 1 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015/102.

Lot Information

Category 1: Energy Brokers/Consultants

To deliver the Business Wales Accelerated Growth Programme Services element of the Business Wales services from January 2024 to end of March 2029 (the "Service"). The Business Wales Accelerated Growth Programme works to support the objectives of the: - Programme for Government: https://gov.wales/programme-for-government-2021-to-2026-html - Wellbeing of Future Generations Act: https://gov.wales/well-being-of-future-generations-wales - Co-operation Agreement between Welsh Government and Plaid Cymru published in 2021 - The Co-operation Agreement: 2021 | GOV.WALES - Economic Resilience and Reconstruction Mission - Economic resilience and reconstruction mission | GOV.WALES The successful Supplier will be required to target pre-revenue and established businesses that demonstrate the potential for high growth: - - To deliver a range of pan-Wales high growth support interventions to ambitious entrepreneurs (pre revenue) and rapid high growth businesses (SMEs), via a relationship management model. - To develop tailored business support packages that will stimulate high growth job creation, support sustainable green business growth, strengthen positive employment practices while improving workplace equality and promoting Fair Work for BW AGP participants. - To deliver a fully accessible and inclusive high growth support service to entrepreneurs and businesses in Wales whilst addressing under-representation and inspiring high growth entrepreneurs, and business owners from all communities to build the confidence, skills, and resilience to develop their businesses. - To increase the turnover, employment, profits, and international export sales of the high growth businesses supported on the BW AGP. - To introduce and embed the Welsh Government Economic Contract to all businesses registered onto the programme. - To work closely with the wider Welsh Government business support (including but not limited to Innovation & Export support), other parts of Business Wales support services, the Development Bank of Wales, the entrepreneurial ecosystem including academia, private, public and third sector, and financial sector organisations in order to complement services and support high growth development in Wales.

Renewal: CHIC are extending the validity period with a further 60-months extension option, reviewed at 12 month increments whereby the authority can, subject to the success of the DPS, amend (extend, shorten, terminate or re-procure) the DPS.

Category 2: Energy Suppliers/Distributors

Category 2: Energy Suppliers/Distributors, including but not limited to supply of gas, electricity (half hourly and non-half hourly), including from renewable sources and/or on a flexible basis. Estimated total value of contracts to be awarded under this Category during the 60 month period is PS142,500,000.

Renewal: CHIC are extending the validity period with a further 60-months extension option, reviewed at 12 month increments whereby the authority can, subject to the success of the DPS, amend (extend, shorten, terminate or re-procure) the DPS.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03de82
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017050-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£150,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,632,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 20272 years to go
Future Notice Date
16 Jul 2023Expired
Award Date
17 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Potentially renewed post contract expiration.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active, Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COMMUNITIES AND HOUSING INVESTMENT CONSORTIUM LIMITED (CHIC)
Additional Buyers

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAERDYDD / CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Soho & Jewellery Quarter
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEWABLE

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