Award

Utilities Broker Service - 2025

THE EDUCATION TRAINING COLLECTIVE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

09 Feb 2026 at 09:44

Award

26 Jan 2026 at 15:38

Tender

26 Nov 2025 at 15:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Education Training Collective has successfully completed the procurement process for its "Utilities Broker Service - 2025" titled tender, aimed at selecting a proficient Utilities Broker to manage and advise on energy and water supply contracts. This procurement activity falls under the services category, specifically focusing on energy-related services, and was conducted via an open procedure. The contract was awarded to SMS Energy Services Limited, and it commences on 10 February 2026, running until 9 February 2029, with a potential renewal for a further 24 months. The process was driven by the need for cost-effective and sustainable utilities management across various college and training sites, addressing regions in Thornaby, United Kingdom, identified by postal code TS176FB. The final contract has a gross value of £3,813,500 and was signed on 9 February 2026.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses operating within the utilities brokerage sector, particularly those with experience in managing energy-related services and capable of delivering sustainable and compliant solutions. Companies that can add value by reducing costs while ensuring reliable energy and water supply will find this contract beneficial. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like SMS Energy Services Limited, which successfully secured the tender, indicate that the competition favours businesses capable of flexible and customised solutions, with an expanded scope of service delivery to meet the diverse needs of educational institutions.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e97d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011237-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£3,813,500 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£3,813,500 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2026 - 9 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMS ENERGY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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