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Provision of a Third-Party Intermediary (TPI) to procure an electricity and gas supplier and additional services

NHS PROPERTY SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

28 Feb 2024 at 18:00

Tender

09 Nov 2023 at 12:14

Planning

28 Sep 2023 at 08:31

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Property Services Limited has recently awarded contracts for the provision of a Third-Party Intermediary (TPI) to procure an electricity and gas supplier and additional services. This procurement process involved two lots - Lot A for core services and Lot B for additional services. Inspired PLC was awarded the contracts for both lots. The total value of the contracts amounts to £352,620. The procurement stage is completed, and the contracts were signed on 14th February 2024. The services cover energy procurement, risk management, consultancy services, and account management.

This contracting opportunity is suitable for businesses offering services related to energy procurement, energy management consultancy, account management, and smart metering. The procurement process was conducted openly, providing an opportunity for businesses to compete based on quality, social value, and price criteria. The contracts have been awarded by NHS Property Services Limited, a public body operating in the health sector, with the aim of maximising value from its procurement strategy while ensuring budget certainty. The contracts offer a 3-year period with the potential for a 2-year extension, presenting a sustainable business growth opportunity for service providers in the utilities sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Third-Party Intermediary (TPI) to procure an electricity and gas supplier and additional services

Notice Description

the provision of a TPI to procure energy on their behalf for a 3-years contract period, with the option to extend for a further 2 years (+2), for their portfolio of circa 2,500 properties (number of properties may vary throughout the life of the contract). NHSPS is wanting to maximise the value from its procurement strategy, while still providing budget certainty.

Lot Information

Lot A - Core Services

Energy procurement:
a. To procure an electricity and gas bespoke flexible contract starting 01 Apr 2025
b. To maintain and take ownership of an agreed Risk Management Strategy (RMS), executing energy trades in line with the RMS and dynamic market risk management consultancy services
c. To project manage and oversee the switch of all consolidated electricity and gas supplies to the successful new supplier(s) by April 2025
Financial reporting

Renewal: The duration of the agreement for each lot shall be for a period of 3 years with an extension option of 2 years (3+2). Extensions shall not be guaranteed and shall be confirmed by NHSPS according to market conditions, Provider performance and NHSPS requirements.

Lot B - Additional Services

To provide additional value add services to include, but not limited to;
a. Energy management consultancy services, including Portfolio Churn Management, resolution of objections to supply transfer, data provision for compliance reporting, siteworks support and carbon reporting support.
b. Account Management, including supplier management and knowledge sharing.
c. Ability to sleeve a Power Purchase Agreement.
d. Installation of smart metering for better access to Scope 1 and 2 emission data.
e. Bill validation (Optional)

Renewal: The duration of the agreement for each lot shall be for a period of 3 years with an extension option of 2 years (3+2). Extensions shall not be guaranteed and shall be confirmed by NHSPS according to market conditions, Provider performance and NHSPS requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0405ed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006442-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

65000000 - Public utilities

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£352,620 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
26 Sep 2023Expired
Award Date
14 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS PROPERTY SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Dimitar Kafadarov
Contact Email
dimitar.kafadarov@property.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7585326437

Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKPORT
Postcode
SK4 1BS
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD35 Greater Manchester South East
Delivery Location
TLD35 Greater Manchester South East, TLI London

Local Authority
Stockport
Electoral Ward
Brinnington & Stockport Central
Westminster Constituency
Stockport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSPIRED

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