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Windsor Academy Trust - Electricity & Gas Fixed Supply Products 2026

Windsor Academy Trust

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 May 2026 at 17:40

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

30 Mar 2026 at 14:19

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Windsor Academy Trust has recently concluded its procurement process for the provision of fixed Electricity and Natural Gas supply products, with the process adhering to the Procurement Act 2023. The contracts are scheduled to commence on 1 September 2026 for electricity and 1 October 2026 for natural gas, covering an initial period of 36 months with the potential to extend to a maximum of four years. The procurement process was conducted openly, with the contracts now being awarded. Parties involved include significant players like Drax Energy Solutions Limited and EDF Energy Limited, located across the United Kingdom. The award status of the contracts remains pending with their values reflecting market adjustments due to regulatory and geopolitical efforts. The Electricity and Gas tender, currently in the award stage, concluded with bids covering the supply requirements for the Academy's sites, including potential additions during the contract period.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for businesses in the energy supply sector, particularly those with capabilities to meet fixed electricity and natural gas supply needs. Large established enterprises, as evidenced by the suppliers involved, stand to benefit considerably, though the process encourages open competition and transparency. Businesses that provide competitive pricing, robust service, and sustainable practices are well-suited to participate, ensuring alignment with the UK’s procurement standards. While this specific contract did not receive final stage bids from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), future tenders could represent an opportunity area as the procurement framework emphasises fair competition and value for money.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Windsor Academy Trust - Electricity & Gas Fixed Supply Products 2026

Notice Description

The requirement is for the provision of fixed Electricity (REGO) and Fixed Natural Gas (Bown) in accordance with the specifications set out in the Invitation to Tender (ITT). The contract is due to commence on 1 September 2026 and may include the addition of further sites during the term. The initial contract period is 36 months, with the option to extend, up to a maximum duration of 4 years. The initial contract period and the decision to invoke the extension clause will be at the sole discretion of the Authority. The procurement will be conducted in line with the Procurement Act 2023, ensuring a fair, transparent, and competitive process to identify the most advantageous tender for our client.

Lot Information

Electricity (REGO)

The requirement is for the provision of fixed Electricity (REGO) in accordance with the specifications set out in the Invitation to Tender (ITT). The contract is due to commence on 1 September 2026 and may include the addition of further sites during the term. The initial contract period is 36 months, with the option to extend, up to a maximum duration of 4 years. The procurement will be conducted in line with the Procurement Act 2023, ensuring a fair, transparent, and competitive process to identify the most advantageous tender for our client.

Options: Site additions in line with Procurement act 2023

Renewal: Following the expiry of the initial fixed term, the Contracting Authority reserves the right, at its absolute discretion, to extend the contract. Any extension shall be subject to the Authority's requirements at the relevant time and may be structured in a manner deemed appropriate by the Authority. The decision to exercise this option, and the form it may take, rests solely with the Contracting Authority. Under no circumstances shall the total contract duration, including any extensions, exceed four (4) years from the initial commencement date. This extension provision is made in accordance with the principles of the Procurement Act 2023, ensuring transparency, fairness, and value throughout the contract lifecycle.

Natural Gas (Brown)

The requirement is for the provision of Fixed Natural Gas (Bown) in accordance with the specifications set out in the Invitation to Tender (ITT). The contract is due to commence on 1 October 2026 and may include the addition of further sites during the term. The initial contract period is 36 months, with the option to extend, up to a maximum duration of 4 years. The procurement will be conducted in line with the Procurement Act 2023, ensuring a fair, transparent, and competitive process to identify the most advantageous tender for our client.

Options: Site additions in line with Procurement act 2023

Renewal: Following the expiry of the initial fixed term, the Contracting Authority reserves the right, at its absolute discretion, to extend the contract. Any extension shall be subject to the Authority's requirements at the relevant time and may be structured in a manner deemed appropriate by the Authority. The decision to exercise this option, and the form it may take, rests solely with the Contracting Authority. Under no circumstances shall the total contract duration, including any extensions, exceed four (4) years from the initial commencement date. This extension provision is made in accordance with the principles of the Procurement Act 2023, ensuring transparency, fairness, and value throughout the contract lifecycle.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0677e8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044618-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

09123000 - Natural gas

09310000 - Electricity

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£5,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-03-29

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Windsor Academy Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HALESOWEN
Postcode
B63 3HY
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG36 Dudley
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Dudley
Electoral Ward
Belle Vale
Westminster Constituency
Halesowen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Drax Energy Solutions Limited

EDF Energy

Further Information

Notice Documents

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