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Supply of Gas for Chichester College Group

CHICHESTER COLLEGE GROUP

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13 Apr 2026 at 10:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Chichester College Group involved the supply of natural gas under a fixed-price contract spanning from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2027. The procurement was carried out under the United Learning Framework Agreement, specifically Lot 3, without prior publication due to its status within an existing framework. It covered various regions, including UKJ21, UKJ27, and UKJ28. The procurement, processed under a limited method, invited suppliers to bid in a Further Competition, resulting in the award of the contract to Brook Green Supply Ltd. The awarded contract encompasses the management of the group's gas requirements, including meter reading, billing, and regulatory compliance.

This contract presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in energy supply and management services. Brook Green Supply Ltd, identified as an SME, successfully secured the contract, highlighting that businesses with robust capabilities in energy service management can benefit from engaging with such framework agreements. Companies that can offer competitive pricing strategies, manage high-volume consumption, and ensure compliance with regulatory mandates are well-suited to compete in this sector. Furthermore, the procurements conducted through established frameworks like the United Learning offer transparency and structured engagement, making them an attractive growth avenue for suppliers in the energy market.

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Notice Title

Supply of Gas for Chichester College Group

Notice Description

Supply of gas to Chichester College Group under a fixed-price contract awarded following a Further Competition run under Lot 3 of the United Learning Framework Agreement for the Supply of Mains Gas and Electricity. The contract covers the Group's gas portfolio from 01/10/2026 to 30/09/2027, including meter reading, billing, account management, portfolio adjustments and compliance with all framework and regulatory obligations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement covered the fixed-price supply of gas to Chichester College Group through a Further Competition carried out under Lot 3 of the United Learning Framework Agreement for the Supply of Mains Gas and Electricity . Suppliers were invited to submit pricing for the Group's gas portfolio for contract terms of 12, 24 and 36 months, based on an estimated annual consumption of 13,078,611 kWh. The requirement includes the supply of gas to all contracted meter points, together with meter reading, billing, account management, the handling of additions and removals from the portfolio, query management, and compliance with all obligations under the Framework and the Retail Energy Code. The supplier must also provide electronic invoices, access to a customer portal, transparent pass-through of non-commodity charges and support for regulatory compliance. Following the Further Competition, a call-off contract was awarded to Brook Green Supply Ltd for the fixed supply of gas, with service commencement on 01/10/2026 and contract completion on 30/09/2027.

Procurement Information

Not applicable - the contract was awarded following a Further Competition under an established Framework Agreement, which does not require prior publication of a call for competition.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0680de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033205-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

09123000 - Natural gas

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£632,570 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHICHESTER COLLEGE GROUP
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1SB
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove, TLJ27 West Sussex (South West), TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)

Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BROOK GREEN SUPPLY

Further Information

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