Tender

Redhill Academy Trust - electricity supplies

REDHILL ACADEMY TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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27 Jan 2026 at 16:03

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26 Jan 2026 at 15:52

Tender

26 Jan 2026 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Redhill Academy Trust, a sub-central government public authority based in Nottingham, is spearheading a dynamic market procurement process for electricity supplies to several of its schools. This process, titled "Redhill Academy Trust - electricity supplies", falls under the industry category of electricity and utilities and is intended to ensure fair and competitive access to contracts for electricity and gas. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with a selective process method and an accelerated procedure due to the use of a dynamic market. Interested suppliers have until 12:30 PM on 10th February 2026 to submit their tenders electronically. The procurement is considered above threshold and is a part of the Redhill Academy Trust's wider efforts to engage multiple public bodies in a transparent market.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for suppliers specializing in electricity supply who can meet the specific membership conditions set by the Redhill Academy Trust. The procurement's dynamic market remains open to new suppliers at any time, providing a doorstep for businesses looking to expand their client base within the public sector. Ideal candidates include energy supply companies with capabilities in both half-hourly and non-half-hourly metering services, as well as enterprises looking to engage with a larger network of public bodies, including academy trusts, universities, NHS trusts, and local authorities. The structure of this dynamic market, which remains open for ongoing participation, allows for long-term business relationships and potential expansion into broader markets within the UK public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Redhill Academy Trust - electricity supplies

Notice Description

Electricity supplies to several Redhill Academy Trust schools The Redhill Academy Trust Dynamic Market for Electricity and Gas is a list of qualified suppliers who meet specific membership conditions and are eligible to participate in future procurements. Unlike traditional frameworks or Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS), Dynamic Markets: - Remain open to new suppliers at any time - Can be used for any type of goods, services, or works (except concession contracts) - Are not contracts themselves, but tools to facilitate procurement For more details, please refer to the official guidance: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-act-2023-guidance-documents-define-phase/guidance-dynamic-markets-html The aim is to ensure fair, transparent, and competitive access to electricity and gas supply contracts for Redhill Academy Trust. This Dynamic Market is also open to other contracting bodies. Supplier Registration: Suppliers must register on the Redhill Academy Trust e-tendering portal to access tender documentation. All clarifications and questions must be submitted via the portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/redhillacademytrust/aspx/Tenders/Current Other public authorities which may use this Dynamic Market includes but is not limited to: - Academy Trusts, Universities, schools and colleges (see https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/Search?SelectedTab=Establishments, and https://www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/about-us/our-members) - Local authorities (see https://uk-air.defra.gov.uk/links?view=la) - Police, Fire Brigade, Ambulance services (see https://www.police.uk/pu/find-a-police-force/, https://nfcc.org.uk/contacts/fire-and-rescue-services/ , https://aace.org.uk/uk-ambulance-service/) - NHS Trusts, Practices and other healthcare organisations -(see https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/nhs-provider-directory/) - Charitable organisations (see https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search)

Lot Information

Redhill Academy Trust Non-Half Hourly metered electricity

Supply of Non-Half Hourly metered electricity to several Redhill Academy Trust schools.

Redhill Academy Trust Half Hourly metered electricity

Supply of Half Hourly metered electricity to several Redhill Academy Trust schools.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060ec7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007247-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

09310000 - Electricity

31682000 - Electricity supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£668,400 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£668,400 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2026Today
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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
REDHILL ACADEMY TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stephen.ball@costadvice.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG5 8GX
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Gedling
Electoral Ward
Redhill
Westminster Constituency
Gedling

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