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Zenith Multi Academy Trust - Dynamic Market Electricity

Zenith Multi Academy Trust

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Aug 2026 at 16:48

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

13 Jul 2026 at 11:49

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Zenith Multi Academy Trust procured half-hourly and non-half-hourly electricity supplies, together with associated utility management services. The requirement covers electricity as a purchased good and is intended for the trust’s education estate across the United Kingdom. Zenergi Limited acted as the utility procurement adviser and managing procuring entity, while Zenith Multi Academy Trust is the buyer. The procurement was conducted under the utilities regime and relates to membership of a dynamic market for electricity suppliers. The requirement is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. Suppliers would need to provide electricity supply and the associated management capability, rather than construction, installation or general consultancy services.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded following an open competitive flexible procedure. Seven bids reached the final stage. SSE Energy Supply Limited was awarded the single electricity lot on 25 August 2026, at a gross value of £1,189,440. The estimated lot value was £1,100,000 gross. The awarded contract period runs from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2028. Membership of the relevant dynamic market was required, with requests for quotations issued to admitted suppliers. Evaluation weighted price at 70% and technical quality at 30%. The tender deadline was 23 July 2026 at 12:00, enquiries closed on 22 July 2026 at 13:00, and the award decision period ended on 24 July 2026.

This award demonstrates an established requirement from a multi-academy trust for managed half-hourly and non-half-hourly electricity purchasing across a UK education estate. A credible future competitor would need electricity supply capability covering both consumption profiles, together with practical account, procurement and contract-management services for multiple education sites. Access to the relevant dynamic market is fundamental, because only admitted suppliers could receive requests for quotations. The evaluation shows that commercial competitiveness is important, but technical quality also carries substantial weight, so suppliers should be able to evidence reliable delivery, robust operational processes, accurate billing and responsive customer management. The seven final-stage bids indicate competition from established market participants, while SME suitability leaves scope for capable smaller suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Zenith Multi Academy Trust - Dynamic Market Electricity

Notice Description

Procurement tender for HH and NHH electricity supplies and associated management services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c964
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081003-2026
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
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,189,440 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Aug 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Aug 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Zenith Multi Academy Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BENFLEET
Postcode
SS7 1RQ
Postcode Area
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Castle Point
Electoral Ward
Thundersley South
Westminster Constituency
Castle Point

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SSE Energy Supply Limited

Further Information

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