Award

South Thames College Group - Utilities Broker & Services and Carbon Accounting & Management

SOUTH THAMES COLLEGE GROUP

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Jan 2026 at 11:54

Tender

16 May 2025 at 15:56

Summary of the contracting process

South Thames College Group is conducting a procurement process for its Utilities Broker & Services and Carbon Accounting & Management requirements, structured into two lots. The process is conducted under an open procedure, reflecting transparency and accessibility to various bidders. The tender has entered the award stage, with The Monarch Partnership Ltd. appointed as the supplier for the Utilities Broker & Services lot. Contract activities will commence from 1st February 2026 and run until 31st January 2028, with all activities relating to both lots taking place within the United Kingdom. The tender falls within the services industry category, specifically involving energy-management and efficiency consultancy services. Notable key dates include the awarding of the contract on 9th December 2025, and the deadline for future signature scheduled for 31st January 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in energy management and consultancy services. It presents a valuable prospect for both large firms and SMEs to engage, with the procurement process inviting competition from various scales of businesses. Given the focus on both utility broker services and carbon accounting, companies with expertise in these fields, experienced in delivering robust energy solutions, or possessing accreditations in environmental efficiency, would be well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities with South Thames College Group. The comprehensive and structured nature of the contract allows participating businesses to gain long-term engagement and expand their client base within the educational sector.

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Notice Title

South Thames College Group - Utilities Broker & Services and Carbon Accounting & Management

Notice Description

South Thames College Group are looking to tender for their Utilities Broker & Services and Carbon Accounting & Management requirements. This tender will be split into 2 lots. Pre-market engagement not completed due to certainty on the Group's requirements and specification development.

Lot Information

Lot 1 Utility Broker & Utility Services

South Thames College Group require a Utility Broker to provide services from 1st February 2026 - 31st January 2028. The appointed Utility Broker will be required to source and implement a Utility Services contract for the Group to begin from 1st October 2026. This will be for a 3 year duration until 30th September 2029. The Utility Broker will be required to arrange for the Utility Services provider to enter into a contract with the Group and will be responsible for providing these terms and conditions through to ensuring the contract is signed. Further information on the Group's requirements can be found in the ITT and supporting documentation.

Options: Description of options - Include enough information to understand the scope of the options and the circumstances in which they could be used.

Lot 2: Carbon Accounting & Management

The appointed Supplier will provide a Carbon Accountancy platform and act as a consultant advising the College Group on but not limited to energy audits and assessments, energy efficiency initiatives, monitoring and reporting, training and engagement etc. The supplier is required to be in place from 1st February 2026 - 31st January 2028. . Further information on the Group's requirements can be found within the ITT and supporting information.

Options: Description of options - Include enough information to understand the scope of the options and the circumstances in which they could be used.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05164c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000030-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71314000 - Energy and related services

71314200 - Energy-management services

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,650,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,650,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£38,778 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH THAMES COLLEGE GROUP
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
karis.lucano-jones@thecpc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
07736338099

Buyer Location

Locality
MORDEN
Postcode
SM4 5QX
Post Town
Sutton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Merton
Electoral Ward
Lower Morden
Westminster Constituency
Mitcham and Morden

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE MONARCH PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

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