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Charity Partner

CADENT GAS LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

26 May 2026 at 14:06

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

21 May 2026 at 07:38

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cadent Gas Limited, a private utility company based in Coventry, United Kingdom, is in the planning stage of a tendering process named "Charity Partner." This procurement initiative seeks services in public relations management within the scope of donor-advised funds (DAFs), primarily targeting broad charitable support and DAF management. A Request for Information (RfI) has been issued to gather information on potential service providers' capabilities. The planned procurement process spans several regions across the UK, with key due dates including a milestone for engagement responses by 5th June 2026. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 20th November 2026 and extend until 19th November 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the charity management and public relations sector, particularly those experienced in managing donor-advised funds and providing guidance on charity law. Companies with robust governance structures and strong track records in compliance and fund administration are well-positioned to bid for this tender, allowing them to expand their influence and operational outreach across the UK. Engaging in this procurement process could open avenues for extending service offerings and fostering partnerships with a leading utility firm like Cadent Gas Limited.

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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 fundraising, 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/048898-2026
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
26 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Jun 2026Expired
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

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