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The Howard Partnership Trust - Gas Fixed Supply Products Oct 2025

THE HOWARD PARTNERSHIP TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Aug 2025 at 08:32

Tender

26 Jun 2025 at 13:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Howard Partnership Trust has conducted a tender for the provision of fixed price natural gas supply, titled "The Howard Partnership Trust – Gas Fixed Supply Products Oct 2025." The procurement process was handled through an open procedure as per the Procurement Act 2023, ensuring transparency and competitiveness. The contract, which has been awarded to Corona Energy, is set to commence on 1 October 2025 and includes an initial period of 36 months, with a potential extension for a maximum of four years. The procurement falls under the utilities category, with a total contract value of £1.92 million. Key stakeholders include Ginger Energy Limited, which managed the procurement process, representing the trust from its Birmingham office. All operations are located within the United Kingdom, specifically in the Effingham region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the energy supply industry, particularly those specialising in natural gas. Such businesses are well-positioned to pursue contracts like this, particularly if they hold a GB supply license as required by Ofgem. Moreover, firms capable of demonstrating innovative service delivery and operational processes, aligned with the principles of transparency and value for money, will find themselves well-suited to compete in future opportunities of a similar nature. The presence of an open procurement method also indicates a level playing field, encouraging smaller enterprises and VCSEs to engage and potentially secure future contracts.

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Notice Title

The Howard Partnership Trust - Gas Fixed Supply Products Oct 2025

Notice Description

The requirement is for the provision of fixed price natural gas supply in accordance with the specifications set out in the Invitation to Tender (ITT). The contract is due to commence on 1 October 2025 and may include the addition of further sites during the term. The initial contract period is 36 months, with the option to extend, up to a maximum duration of 4 years. The procurement will be conducted in line with the Procurement Act 2023, ensuring a fair, transparent, and competitive process to identify the most advantageous tender for our client.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Site additions in line with Procurement act 2023

Renewal: Following the expiry of the initial fixed term, the Contracting Authority reserves the right, at its absolute discretion, to extend the contract. Any extension shall be subject to the Authority's requirements at the relevant time and may be structured in a manner deemed appropriate by the Authority. The decision to exercise this option, and the form it may take, rests solely with the Contracting Authority. Under no circumstances shall the total contract duration, including any extensions, exceed four (4) years from the initial commencement date. This extension provision is made in accordance with the principles of the Procurement Act 2023, ensuring transparency, fairness, and value throughout the contract lifecycle.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055443
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048614-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

09123000 - Natural gas

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
2029-06-29

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE HOWARD PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Additional Buyers

GINGER ENERGY

GINGER ENERGY LIMITED

Contact Name
Becky Maipambe, Derek Smith
Contact Email
becky.maipambe@gingerenergy.co.uk, derek.smith@thpt.org.uk
Contact Phone
+447414607252, +447494251795

Buyer Location

Locality
EFFINGHAM
Postcode
KT24 5JR
Post Town
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CORONA ENERGY

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