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Create Partnership Trust - Fixed Electricity Supply Contracts October 2025

CREATE PARTNERSHIP TRUST

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Award

29 Oct 2025 at 08:53

Tender

12 Sep 2025 at 09:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Create Partnership Trust initiated a procurement process for fixed electricity supply contracts, managed on their behalf by Ginger Energy Limited, a specialist in utility consultancy. The tender, due to commence on 1 October 2025, entails providing electricity with Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin (REGO) certification. The contract is initially set for 24 months with a possible extension to a maximum duration of four years. Located in Birmingham, UK, this procurement, conducted under an open procedure to ensure competitiveness and transparency, aligns with the Procurement Act 2023. The award phase concluded with Drax Energy Solutions Limited being chosen as the supplier, with contracts starting 14 November 2025, following a standstill period ending 7 November 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the energy supply sector, particularly those capable of offering reliable and sustainable electricity solutions. The requirement for fixed electricity supply underlines the value of innovative approaches to energy management and efficiency. As small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) were considered, companies demonstrating competitive pricing and high-quality service delivery have a viable path for growth. Organisations with established compliance with Ofgem's regulations and possessing operational scalability would find this contract a suitable pathway to expanding their market footprint.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Create Partnership Trust - Fixed Electricity Supply Contracts October 2025

Notice Description

The requirement is for the provision of fixed Electricity (REGO) 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 24 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059922
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069213-2025
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

09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20252 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Nov 2025 - 13 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
2027-06-11

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CREATE PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Additional Buyers

GINGER ENERGY

Contact Name
Becky Maipambe, Lorna Ingram
Contact Email
becky.maipambe@gingerenergy.co.uk, finance@create.org.uk, lorna.ingram@create.org.uk
Contact Phone
+447494251795

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B11 3ND
Post Town
Birmingham
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

DRAX ENERGY SOLUTIONS

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