Planning

Energy Consultant 2026-2030

GENTOO GROUP

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Planning

11 May 2026 at 07:30

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Gentoo Group, headquartered at Emperor House, Sunderland, aims to appoint an Energy Consultant for the period from 2026 to 2030. The contract, valued at £65,000, involves managing and securing utilities across the group's property portfolio. This tender, categorised under "Energy and related services" (CPV 71314000), is currently in the planning stage with strategic engagement expected to enhance the tender's competitive process. This procurement, relevant to the UKC23 region, follows the guidelines set by the Procurement Act 2023, requiring suppliers to register on the Central Digital Platform. Key dates include the anticipated tender publication around mid-May 2026, with subsequent submissions due by 15th May 2026.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in energy consultancy services, especially SMEs, given its scope and strategic importance in contract management and utilities procurement. Companies with expertise in delivering value through energy management and contract advisory services stand a good chance of competing successfully. The role includes strategic procurement, monitoring, and advisory services, making it ideal for firms looking to expand their portfolio in public sector services. Such a contract not only opens avenues for sustained engagement with Gentoo Group but also aligns participating firms with future-oriented energy management services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Energy Consultant 2026-2030

Notice Description

Gentoo Group is seeking to appoint an Energy Consultant to manage and secure utilities (gas, electricity and water) across our property portfolio. The consultant will provide strategic procurement, contract management, monitoring and advisory services to ensure best value for Gentoo Group and its customers. This notice is used to generate some interest in the procurement, before Gentoo Group publish the tender pack.

Planning Information

The tender pack will be published on Genbuy at a later date. We anticipate the tender will be published in mid May 2026 Submission address and any special instructions https://app.panacea-software.com/gentoo/ Suppliers should register on the new Central Digital Platform (Find a Tender) to store, update, and share core business information (qualifications, financial data, exclusions) to bid for public contracts under the Procurement Act 2023. Registration involves creating a GOV.UK One Login, setting up an organization profile, and generating a share code for tender submissions. Buyers and Suppliers: How to use the Central Digital Platform, the enhanced Find a Tender service (HTML) https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-act-2023-short-guides/buyers-and-suppliers-how-to-use-the-central-digital-platform-the-enhanced-find-a-tender-service-html Guidance: Central Digital Platform and Publication of Information (HTML) Updated 20 April 2026 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-act-2023-guidance-documents-procure-phase/guidance-central-digital-platform-and-publication-of-information-html

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069535
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042780-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 May 20265 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GENTOO GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR3 3XR
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC23 Sunderland
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Doxford
Westminster Constituency
Houghton and Sunderland South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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