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01 Jul 2026 at 07:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Bellevue Place Education Trust has released a tender for the provision of fixed electricity and natural gas supply contracts across multiple sites in the United Kingdom. Managed on behalf of TKAT by Ginger Energy Limited, this public procurement process falls under the category of electricity, heating, solar, and nuclear energy. The tender is currently in its active phase, with the tender submission deadline set for 31st July 2026. The procurement is conducted through an open procedure, inviting potential suppliers to demonstrate competitive pricing, high-quality account management, and a proactive approach to sustainability and risk management.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for energy suppliers, particularly those with a strong background in managing multi-site portfolios and offering value-driven services. Businesses well-suited to this opportunity include those registered with Ofgem, capable of providing reliable and efficient delivery, and offering scalable and compliant solutions. The contract is valued at £4,800,000, with provisions for both electricity and natural gas supply. This tender can facilitate business growth by securing long-term contracts with a reputable buyer and potentially expanding service offerings to additional sites during the contract term, subject to discretional renewal by the contracting authority. The procurement is notably open to SMEs and includes provisions for electronic submissions, making it accessible for agile and innovative suppliers ready to capture market share in the utility sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Bellevue Place Education Trust Fixed Electricity& Gas Supply Contracts

Notice Description

Through this tender, the Trust is seeking to appoint a reliable and experienced energy supplier(s) capable of supporting a multi-site portfolio with varied consumption profiles. Tenderers are expected to demonstrate competitive pricing, high-quality account management, robust and accurate billing, and a proactive approach to risk management and sustainability, aligning with the Trust's operational and environmental objectives.

Lot Information

Electricity

The requirement is for the provision of fixed Electricity (REGO) in accordance with the specifications set out in the Invitation to Tender (ITT).

Renewal: Following the expiry of the initial fixed term, the Contracting Authority reserves the right, at its absolute discretion, to extend the contract. Any extension shall be subject to the Authority's requirements at the relevant time and may be structured in a manner deemed appropriate by the Authority. The decision to exercise this option, and the form it may take, rests solely with the Contracting Authority. Under no circumstances shall the total contract duration, including any extensions, exceed four (4) years from the initial commencement date. This extension provision is made in accordance with the principles of the Procurement Act 2023, ensuring transparency, fairness, and value throughout the contract lifecycle.

Gas Brown

The requirement is for the provision of Fixed Natural Gas (Bown) in accordance with the specifications set out in the Invitation to Tender (ITT).

Options: To include additional sites

Renewal: Following the expiry of the initial fixed term, the Contracting Authority reserves the right, at its absolute discretion, to extend the contract. Any extension shall be subject to the Authority's requirements at the relevant time and may be structured in a manner deemed appropriate by the Authority. The decision to exercise this option, and the form it may take, rests solely with the Contracting Authority. Under no circumstances shall the total contract duration, including any extensions, exceed four (4) years from the initial commencement date. This extension provision is made in accordance with the principles of the Procurement Act 2023, ensuring transparency, fairness, and value throughout the contract lifecycle.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c0c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061506-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

09123000 - Natural gas

09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-06-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BELLEVUE PLACE EDUCATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

GINGER ENERGY

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW6 7UJ
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

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