Tender

Fully Managed Energy Supply Service (Gas and Electric)

CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Tender

16 Feb 2026 at 09:33

PlanningUpdate

23 May 2025 at 07:24

PlanningUpdate

23 May 2025 at 07:19

Planning

15 May 2025 at 08:30

Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire East Council is seeking to procure a "Fully Managed Energy Supply Service (Gas and Electric)," scheduled to commence on 1st April 2027 for a duration of three years with a potential extension of two additional 12-month periods. The Council aims to meet its energy needs through a flexible, end-to-end managed service provider (MSP) approach. This entails purchasing energy for the Council, managing sites, metering, billing, and providing service oversight. Valued at approximately £12 million annually, this contract covers its Corporate, Unmetered Supply (UMS), and Schools portfolio, including Academies. The tender is currently active, with a submission deadline set for 18th March 2026, under an open procurement method. The services will be delivered in the Cheshire East region, specifically in the UKD62 area, with final decisions on the award to be made by 1st May 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in energy supply management, data management, green energy solutions, and related services. Companies that can provide comprehensive account management, manage large portfolios, and offer flexible energy purchasing options are well-suited to compete. Additionally, businesses experienced in managing contracts for local authorities and those meeting specific insurance and regulatory criteria will find this tender particularly aligned with their expertise. Given the potential for contract modifications due to fluctuating energy tariffs and school participation, companies capable of adapting to such changes will benefit most, paving the way for sustainable business growth and expanded service provision.

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Notice Title

Fully Managed Energy Supply Service (Gas and Electric)

Notice Description

The Council seeks to make provision for its electricity and gas requirements from 1st April 2027 for a period of three years with the option to extend for 2 x 12 months. The Council intends to procure a fully managed service whereby the Managed Service Provider (MSP) will purchase energy for and on behalf of the Council via an established framework or dynamic purchasing system that is compliant with either the previous or current Procurement Regulations, which amounts to approximately PS12,000,000 per annum within its Corporate, Unmetered Supply (UMS) and Schools portfolio including Academies. It will provide a flexible purchasing method of procuring energy and will provide an end-to-end billing and management service. It will take the form of a single contract with the MSP negating the need to have a separate contract with the energy suppliers. Deliveries of services included are as follows: * Account Management including customer service; * Billing; * Management of Sites and Metering; * Data Management; * Purchase of green electricity; * Complaints Handling; * Online Management Portal; * Portfolio Reviews; * Performance Requirements and Service Levels The contract provides for the possibility that the contract value may be modified by an increase or decrease during the contract term, in line with one or more of the following parameters: energy tariffs; energy volume consumption changes; applicable VAT rates; adjustments to school and academy participation; and/or upon exercise of the option to take up green gas supply. As that potential for modification to contract value has been specifically provided for in the contract, and as such a modification would not change the overall nature of the contract, it shall be considered by the contracting authority to be a permitted modification under section 74 and Schedule 8(1) of the Procurement Act 2023, without the need for a new procurement. The fully managed service budget is PS250,000 for the 5 years. The values given in this notice are only estimations and take into account the extension option - the Council gives no guarantee or warranty or makes any representation as to the accuracy of any indicative volumes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Option to purchase green gas if required and viable. Option for schools participation to fluctuate. Option to buy the required quantities of gas and electric, which may exceed or be less than the stated PS12,000,000 per annum.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months An initial term of 3 years and a maximum extension period of 2 years will apply. Any extension shall be at the Council's sole and absolute discretion and for a period or periods (each to be no less than one (1) year in duration) of up to two (2) years in the aggregate.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0513d9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013694-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

65 - Public utilities

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

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

65200000 - Gas distribution and related services

65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services

65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution

65500000 - Meter reading service

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,250,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£60,250,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
8 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-01-05

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementeast@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CREWE
Postcode
CW1 2JZ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD62 Cheshire East

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Crewe Central
Westminster Constituency
Crewe and Nantwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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