This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Jun 2026 at 14:35

Tender

16 Jun 2026 at 09:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply of electricity to the Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic Multi-Academy Trust has reached the award stage. The contracting authority, located in Plymouth, initiated the tender on 16th June 2026, with the procurement being classified under the goods category. The process utilised an open procurement method with a competitive flexible procedure, ensuring broad access for potential suppliers. The awarded contract was announced on 26th June 2026 and is valued at a gross amount of GBP 379,549. The contract period is set to commence on 1st October 2026, concluding on 30th September 2027, with the awarded contract going to SSE Energy Supply Limited. The procurement covers the United Kingdom as the delivery location for electricity supplies and related services.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in energy supply and invoicing management services. Businesses that can demonstrate robust quality and cost-effective solutions are well-suited to compete in such tenders. The procurement process was designed to be inclusive by using a Dynamic Market, allowing new suppliers to join at any time, thereby enabling ongoing competition. While the contract was not awarded to an SME this time, the procedure's suitability criteria highlight opportunities for future SME participation. Companies within the energy sector seeking to expand their client base through public sector contracts would benefit from engaging with such tenders.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic Multi-Academy Trust - Electricity 2026

Notice Description

Supply of electricity to Authority sites along with associated invoicing and query management services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b587
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060416-2026
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
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

09310000 - Electricity

31682000 - Electricity supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£689,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£689,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£379,549 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic Multi-Academy Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
FY6 8DA
Postcode Area
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wyre
Electoral Ward
Hardhorn with High Cross
Westminster Constituency
Fylde

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SSE Energy Supply Limited

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