This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

08 May 2026 at 09:42

Award

13 Nov 2025 at 15:14

Award

17 Apr 2025 at 14:16

Tender

17 Mar 2025 at 09:35

Summary of the contracting process

The South West Essex Community Education Trust Limited, acting as the buyer, has been involved in the "Supply of Electricity Framework" tender process. This procurement, managed by Zenergi Limited as the Framework Administrator, focuses on securing reliable electricity supplies for various contracting authorities across the United Kingdom. The procurement utilised an open procedure, detailed under the Procurement Act 2023 and was divided into two lots: a Fixed Price Fixed Term contract (Lot 1) and a Flexible Bespoke/Basket contract (Lot 2). The tender process began with the Tender phase from 17 March 2025, leading to awards announced on 17 April 2025, and subsequent contract signatures on 1 May 2025. The contracts, however, were terminated by mutual agreement on 1 May 2026, indicating potential scope for re-engagement or renegotiation in the future. The industry category is electricity under CPV code 09310000, covering regions throughout the UK.

This framework creates opportunities for businesses in the energy supply industry to engage with various educational and government institutions across the UK. Businesses that can offer competitive pricing, robust customer service, and sustainable energy solutions are well-positioned to compete in future tenders under this framework. Participation is particularly suitable for larger energy suppliers given the volume and reach of the framework, which requires efficient delivery capabilities across multiple UK regions. Additionally, with an emphasis on social value and sustainability, businesses demonstrating clear commitments in these areas may gain a strategic advantage in upcoming procurement processes.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Supply of Electricity Framework

Notice Description

The Framework will provide contracting authorities with the opportunity to secure reliable supplies of electricity by way of Framework call-offs in compliance with the Procurement Act 2023.

Lot Information

Fixed Price, Fixed Term

Under Lot 1 these Supply Contracts will provide fully fixed prices for all commodity and non-commodity elements for the life of the term. These Supply Contracts will be bespoke for the relevant Calling Off Authority.

Flexible Bespoke/Basket

Under Lot 2 these Supply Contracts will provide flexible supply that enable the Framework Administrator to set prices for volumes on behalf of the Calling Off Authority either as a standalone Supply Contract (>5GWh consumption per annum) or as part of a group, or basket, contract that amalgamates smaller (

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04eda5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042286-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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


CPV Codes

09310000 - Electricity

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£88,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£88,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£88,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£88,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
2 May 2025 - 1 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Terminated

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH WEST ESSEX COMMUNITY EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GRAYS
Postcode
RM16 2QH
Postcode Area
Romford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH32 Thurrock
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Thurrock
Electoral Ward
Little Thurrock Blackshots
Westminster Constituency
Thurrock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
11
Supplier Names

BROOK GREEN SUPPLY LIMITED

BRYT ENERGY LIMITED

British Gas Trading Limited

CROWN GAS AND POWER 2 LIMITED

ECOTRICITY GROUP LTD

NPOWER COMMERCIAL GAS LIMITED

POZITIVE ENERGY LTD

SSE ENERGY SUPPLY LIMITED

SmartestEnergy Limited

TOTALENERGIES GAS & POWER LIMITED

YÜ ENERGY RETAIL LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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