Tender

Utilities Broker Service - 2025

THE EDUCATION TRAINING COLLECTIVE

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Tender

26 Nov 2025 at 15:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Education Training Collective is inviting tenders for a Utilities Broker Service, with a focus on energy and related services. This procurement process, initiated under the open procedure method, aims to appoint an experienced utilities broker to manage energy and water supply contracts across various college and training sites. The tender is positioned within the services category, with important dates for interested bidders including an enquiry period ending on 15th December 2025 and a tender submission deadline on 22nd December 2025. Notably, the total value of the contract is set at £3,150,000 gross. The contracting process is reported to follow a compliant and sustainable management approach, indicating a long-term relationship spanning from January 2026 to January 2029, with the possibility of renewal until January 2031. This indicates planning and tender stages are actively progressing, managed from Stockton-on-Tees, UK.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses in the utilities management industry keen on expanding their portfolio within the education sector. Entities offering comprehensive and cost-effective energy procurement and management solutions will find this contract aligns with strategic growth objectives. Companies specialising in public sector utilities management, particularly those with strength in sustainability and compliance, are well-placed to compete. With a high emphasis on quality, accounting for 70% of the award criteria, alongside price considerations, this tender is ideal for organisations with robust and innovative solutions. Successful businesses can leverage this contract to solidify their presence within the utilities management space across educational institutions in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Utilities Broker Service - 2025

Notice Description

The Education Training Collective (Etc.) is seeking to appoint an experienced and fully accredited Utilities Broker to manage, procure, and advise on energy and water supply contracts across its group of colleges and training sites. The successful broker will deliver cost-effective, compliant, and sustainable utilities management covering gas, electricity, and water meter contracts.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e97d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077363-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71314000 - Energy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 20253 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 25 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE EDUCATION TRAINING COLLECTIVE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
phillip.iverson@the-etc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
THORNABY
Postcode
TS17 6FB
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stockton-on-Tees
Electoral Ward
Mandale & Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

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