Tender

Electricity provision to Multi Academy Trust

BRADFORD DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST

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Tender

07 Jul 2025 at 14:39

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is spearheaded by the Bradford Diocesan Academies Trust, a sub-central government public authority, located in Bradford, United Kingdom. This tender, titled "Electricity provision to Multi Academy Trust," sits within the utilities industry category, specifically focusing on electricity. The process is currently at the 'Tender' stage with a deadline for submission of bids set for 29th August 2025. The award is anticipated to be finalised by 1st October 2025, and the contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2026. The procurement method being employed is an open procedure, ensuring transparency and wide-reaching competition. Bids are to be submitted electronically, with the tender process governed by legal standards outlined in the UKPGA 2023/54. The project's value is estimated at £1,000,000.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for electricity providers, particularly those capable of integrating advanced utilities management systems and facilitating solar panel operations, given many BDAT schools possess solar infrastructure. Businesses offering comprehensive software support, including electricity oversight, market condition analysis, and technical assistance, will find this contract an excellent fit. Additionally, the potential for contract renewal offers substantial prospects for ongoing business. Firms adept at providing scalable software support services at both a school and trust level could gain significant business expansion by engaging in this tender. The contract award criteria include commercial pricing, support services, and configurability of reports, appealing to companies prioritising service quality alongside competitive pricing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Electricity provision to Multi Academy Trust

Notice Description

Bradford Diocesan Academies Trust (BDAT) was set up in 2012 to support and sponsor Church of England Academies and other schools in Bradford and the surrounding areas on behalf of the Diocese of Leeds. We work with our schools to provide a network of support and challenge, so working together we can achieve our vision of improved outcomes and results for our children and young people. BDAT are inviting firms that can provide Utilities (Electricity) to tender and the successful broker will be offered a preferred length contract in line with market prices. 3. Tender Requirements - Electricity (Utilities software) 3.1 Electricity that has MAT oversight. 3.2 Electricity bill checking; 3.3 Broker administration of contract.; 3.4 Live market conditions and advice. 3.5 Exportable data into excel and Invoicing per location Reports for SECR: 3.6 Breakdown of Gas & Electric for SECR. Utilities Software Support 3.7 Telephone support 3.8 Email support 3.9 Live Chat support 3.10 Support for school level and Trust Implementation Process - if new provider 3.11 Fully Managed service to transition to new energy provider.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Trust is seeking a preferred market price but offers should be for 12, 24 and 36 months. Tenderers should price submissions accordingly.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055a6f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037934-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
2028-07-07

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRADFORD DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD10 9TQ
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLE41 Bradford
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
Idle and Thackley
Westminster Constituency
Bradford East

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