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Utilities Supplies and Services Framework

CITY OF PORTSMOUTH COLLEGE

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02 Oct 2025 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Portsmouth College has successfully completed the procurement process for a Utilities Supplies and Services Framework, focusing on energy-management services within the services category. The procurement was carried out as an award procedure without prior publication, under the legal basis of CELEX 32014L0024. The process has culminated in an active contract titled "Energy Procurement, Bureau and Reporting Services," which was signed on 10 January 2025, valued at £110,000. This procurement specifically targets Portsmouth, UK as the location of implementation, providing a long-term energy management strategy to ensure value for money and sustainable contract opportunities for the college.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for large-scale enterprises with expertise in energy management, sustainability, and utilities. Businesses with a strong understanding of utility options and those offering value-for-money services over an extended period will find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. Those interested in leveraging long-term frameworks for budgetary control in the energy sector, especially concerning gas and electricity services, will align well with the objectives set by the City of Portsmouth College and the sole supplier, Sustainable Energy First. This agreement enhances an organisation's capacity to deliver efficient and sustainable utility services, contributing to a predictable outcome for financial planning.

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Notice Title

Utilities Supplies and Services Framework

Notice Description

City of Portsmouth college seeking a long-term energy management strategy, seeking best value, sustainable contract opportunities for CoPC. . A DFE approved Framework for utilities expert with sound knowledge and advice on the options available over an extended period With predictable out annual comes for budgetary controls. In the best way at the right time to demonstrate VFM. A fully compliant route to market for their gas and electricity.

Lot Information

Lot 1

City of Portsmouth college seeking a long-term energy management strategy, seeking best value, sustainable contract opportunities for CoPC. . A DFE approved Framework for utilities expert with sound knowledge and advice on the options available over an extended period With predictable out annual comes for budgetary controls. In the best way at the right time to demonstrate VFM. A fully compliant route to market for their gas and electricity.

Options: 60 months, 5 x 12 months.

Procurement Information

Sustainable Energy first are the sole supplier on the CPC Utilities Supplies & Services framework agreement, therefore under PCR 2015, we are able to compliantly award to them without the need for a mini competition.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a6db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061736-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

65000000 - Public utilities

71314200 - Energy-management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF PORTSMOUTH COLLEGE
Contact Name
Julia Challacombe
Contact Email
julia.challacombe@copc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2392328904

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO3 6PZ
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ31 Portsmouth

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Baffins
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUSTAINABLE ENERGY FIRST

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