Award

Purchasing, Distribution and Administration of Solid Fuel Benefits

DESNZ & DSIT GROUP COMMERCIAL

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Award

27 Sep 2024 at 09:26

Planning

18 Oct 2023 at 15:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) recently awarded a contract to Homefire Group Limited for the purchasing, distribution, and administration of solid fuel benefits. This procurement, classified under the 'Energy and related services' category (CPV 71314000), relates to the provision of solid fuel services primarily for former employees of the British Coal Corporation. The contract, valued at approximately £17.78 million, was signed on 19th September 2024 and is currently active. The procurement process was conducted as an open procedure, and the service covers the entire United Kingdom, addressing the legal obligations under the National Concessionary Fuel Scheme.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the energy and fuel sectors, especially those capable of managing large-scale fuel distribution and administration services. Ideal candidates for such contracts include well-established providers with robust supply chains, effective administration systems, and solid experience in dealing with public sector contracts. The contract’s extensive requirements, including stakeholder communication and rigorous compliance with regulations such as GDPR and fraud controls, ensure prospects for large or highly specialised firms to leverage their expertise and infrastructure to support the DESNZ while contributing to their business growth.

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Notice Title

Purchasing, Distribution and Administration of Solid Fuel Benefits

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of solid fuel services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Following the privatisation of British Coal Corporation (BCC) in 1994, the Government assumed the liability for the provision of the concessionary fuel entitlements to former employees of BCC and their adult dependents. These former employees of BCC were those already retired or made redundant at the point of privatisation. Concessionary fuel entitlements began in the 1980s and are governed by the National Concessionary Fuel Agreements (NCFA). These take the form of collective agreements and were put in place between the BCC and the mining unions. These agreements were amended from time to time until the industry privatised; and the obligation was transferred to HMG. This was achieved by means of a Restructuring Scheme made on 27th March 1995, made under sections 12 and 19 of the Coal Industry Act 1994. On this basis, the Secretary of State has a legally binding obligation to provide solid fuel or cash in lieu to former BCC employees as the collective agreements specify. This cohort is managed by DESNZ through a scheme known as the National Concessionary Fuel Scheme (NCFS). There are two NCFS Agreements for different employment groups: - the National Concessionary Fuel Agreement (NCFA) for Mineworkers, Officials and Clerical Staff and; - the British Association of Colliery Management (BACM) for management staff. This contract is for the provision of solid fuel services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040d29
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030917-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

09111200 - Coal-based fuels

71314000 - Energy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£17,780,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Oct 2023Expired
Award Date
18 Sep 20241 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
DESNZ & DSIT GROUP COMMERCIAL
Additional Buyers

DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY AND NET ZERO

Contact Name
Waseem Rana
Contact Email
waseem.rana@energysecurity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M3 5BS
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Blackfriars & Trinity
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOMEFIRE GROUP

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