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Void Energy Service Contract

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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17 Oct 2025 at 14:43

Summary of the contracting process

Cornwall Council has awarded a contract titled "Void Energy Service Contract" under the industry category of energy-management services. The procurement process was conducted through a limited competition method due to its below-threshold nature and was completed with an award phase marked as active. The contract was signed on 16th July 2025 and will be active from 17th July 2025 to 16th July 2026, with the option to extend up to two additional years. This procurement activity is focused on managing energy supplies during property void periods within the region of the United Kingdom, ensuring continuity of energy supply by addressing emergency meter replacements and historical debt management on prepayment meters. The primary supplier selected for this contract is Tenants Save Money, based in Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in energy management services, particularly those experienced in handling void property energy supply challenges. Companies capable of ensuring smooth transitions during tenant move-ins and move-outs, while also managing prepayment meter concerns, will find this contract beneficial for expanding their portfolio within public sector contracts. SMEs, like Tenants Save Money, are well-suited for this contract given the procurement's scope, allowing them to showcase their expertise in energy continuity and debt management solutions within a competitive yet limited marketplace.

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Notice Title

Void Energy Service Contract

Notice Description

To manage energy supply during property void periods. The provider ensures continuity of energy by offering emergency meter replacements, clearing historical debts on prepayment meters, applying working credit and free standing charges (with OVO Energy), and managing data reporting for move-ins and move-outs

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cf1a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066426-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71314200 - Energy-management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jul 2025 - 16 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Tamsyn Willcocks
Contact Email
tamsyn.willcocks@cornwall.go.v.uk
Contact Phone
+441872322222

Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Post Town
Truro
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TENANTS SAVE MONEY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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