Planning

Charity Partner

CADENT GAS LIMITED

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Planning

21 May 2026 at 07:38

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

CADENT GAS LIMITED, headquartered in Coventry, United Kingdom, has released a Request for Information (RfI) regarding their 'Charity Partner' procurement process. This document is part of the planning stage, with a focus on engaging suppliers capable of operating Donor-Advised Funds (DAF) and providing relevant charity-related services. The RfI invites organisations to submit a detailed proposal, with significant attention to charity law guidance, DAF management, donor-advised grant distribution, and compliance support. Submissions are due by 5th June 2026. The prospective contract is categorized under 'services' with an emphasis on public relations management services across various UK regions, including UKC, UKD, and UKG.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in charity management, fund administration, and compliance advisory services. Companies with expertise in handling donor funds, managing branded DAFs, and providing comprehensive governance and support in compliance with UK charity law would find this tender suitable. Due diligence, clear pricing structures, service transparency, and the ability to operate an online fundraising platform are crucial competencies sought by CADENT GAS LIMITED. The multi-year contract commencing in November 2026 is an opportunity for businesses to expand their client base and market presence in the charity sector, particularly for organisations positioned to support large utility companies in their charitable endeavours.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Charity Partner

Notice Description

Service Capability Areas Cadent is seeking information on suppliers' capabilities across the following areas. For each area, please describe your organisation's experience and approach. Charity Law & DAF Guidance o Ability to provide guidance on charity legislation, charitable fund administration, and the operation of a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF). Donor-Advised Grant Distribution o Capability to accept funds into a DAF and act on donor recommendations for distributing grants to charitable causes. Branded DAF Management o Experience managing and administering a branded DAF (e.g. "The Cadent Foundation") holding irrevocable donations and distributing funds in line with the Charity Partner's charitable objects. Broad Charitable Scope o Be able to fund any charitable purpose for public benefit, including internationally. Trust Administration Capability o Confirmation of authorisation to administer charitable trusts and applicable fee structures Governance & Advisory Support o Attend relevant board or committee meetings as an impartial advisor, providing expert guidance on DAF governance and compliance. Due Diligence & Compliance o Conduct full due diligence on all grant recipients, including charity verification and compliance with UK charity law. Reporting & Statements o Provide regular statements (e.g. monthly) showing donations received, grants made, fees charged, and the current balance of the DAF. Online Fundraising Platform o To enable users to raise money through crowdfunding, with key services including creating donation pages, organising events, and processing payments for charities. The information contained herein is provisional and may be amended or updated.

Planning Information

Request for Information ­ Please provide a brief overview of your organisation, including your charitable status, governance structure, and years of experience operating Donor‑Advised Funds. ­ Please confirm whether your organisation can meet the service capabilities set out in this RfI. Where requirements cannot be fully met, please clearly identify the exceptions and provide details of any alternative proposals. ­ Please provide an indicative and transparent pricing structure for the services outlined in this RfI, including a breakdown of fees, charging mechanisms, and any key assumptions. ­ Please confirm whether there are any additional services, considerations, or risks that you believe Cadent should be aware of in relation to the scope outlined in this RfI. Contact You can provide your information via emailing samuel.butterfield@cadentgas.com with your proposal outlining your services and capabilities. This RfI is issued for information gathering purposes only and does not constitute a commitment to procure services or appoint a supplier.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069e56
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046741-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79416100 - Public relations management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Nov 2026 - 19 Nov 2029 3-4 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
CADENT GAS LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV7 9JU
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Rugby
Electoral Ward
Revel and Binley Woods
Westminster Constituency
Rugby

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-069e56-2026-05-21T08:38:41+01:00",
    "date": "2026-05-21T08:38:41+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-069e56",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-10080864",
            "name": "CADENT GAS LIMITED",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "10080864"
            },
            "additionalIdentifiers": [
                {
                    "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                    "id": "PNHM-3269-DNNL"
                }
            ],
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Cadent Gas Limited, Pilot Way",
                "locality": "Coventry",
                "postalCode": "CV7 9JU",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKG13"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Sameul Butterfield",
                "email": "procurementservices@cadentgas.com"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://cadentgas.com/",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "privateUtility",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Private utility"
                    }
                ]
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-COH-10080864",
        "name": "CADENT GAS LIMITED"
    },
    "planning": {
        "milestones": [
            {
                "id": "engagement",
                "type": "engagement",
                "description": "Request for Information Please provide a brief overview of your organisation, including your charitable status, governance structure, and years of experience operating Donor-Advised Funds. Please confirm whether your organisation can meet the service capabilities set out in this RfI. Where requirements cannot be fully met, please clearly identify the exceptions and provide details of any alternative proposals. Please provide an indicative and transparent pricing structure for the services outlined in this RfI, including a breakdown of fees, charging mechanisms, and any key assumptions. Please confirm whether there are any additional services, considerations, or risks that you believe Cadent should be aware of in relation to the scope outlined in this RfI. Contact You can provide your information via emailing samuel.butterfield@cadentgas.com with your proposal outlining your services and capabilities. This RfI is issued for information gathering purposes only and does not constitute a commitment to procure services or appoint a supplier.",
                "dueDate": "2026-06-05T23:59:59+01:00",
                "status": "scheduled"
            }
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "046741-2026",
                "documentType": "marketEngagementNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK2",
                "description": "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046741-2026",
                "datePublished": "2026-05-21T08:38:41+01:00",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ]
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "CadentCharityPartner",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Charity Partner",
        "description": "Service Capability Areas Cadent is seeking information on suppliers' capabilities across the following areas. For each area, please describe your organisation's experience and approach. Charity Law & DAF Guidance o Ability to provide guidance on charity legislation, charitable fund administration, and the operation of a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF). Donor-Advised Grant Distribution o Capability to accept funds into a DAF and act on donor recommendations for distributing grants to charitable causes. Branded DAF Management o Experience managing and administering a branded DAF (e.g. \"The Cadent Foundation\") holding irrevocable donations and distributing funds in line with the Charity Partner's charitable objects. Broad Charitable Scope o Be able to fund any charitable purpose for public benefit, including internationally. Trust Administration Capability o Confirmation of authorisation to administer charitable trusts and applicable fee structures Governance & Advisory Support o Attend relevant board or committee meetings as an impartial advisor, providing expert guidance on DAF governance and compliance. Due Diligence & Compliance o Conduct full due diligence on all grant recipients, including charity verification and compliance with UK charity law. Reporting & Statements o Provide regular statements (e.g. monthly) showing donations received, grants made, fees charged, and the current balance of the DAF. Online Fundraising Platform o To enable users to raise money through crowdfunding, with key services including creating donation pages, organising events, and processing payments for charities. The information contained herein is provisional and may be amended or updated.",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "79416100",
                        "description": "Public relations management services"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKC",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKD",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKE",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKF",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKG",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKH",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKI",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKJ",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKK",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "aboveThreshold": false,
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2026-11-20T00:00:00Z",
                    "endDate": "2029-11-19T23:59:59Z"
                },
                "status": "planning"
            }
        ],
        "status": "planning"
    },
    "language": "en"
}