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Eastern Multi-Academy Trust - Electricity & Gas Fixed Supply Products October 2026

Eastern Multi-Academy Trust

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Sep 2026 at 13:53

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

31 Jul 2026 at 19:16

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Eastern Multi-Academy Trust is procuring fixed electricity and natural gas supply for a multi-site portfolio across the United Kingdom, with varied consumption profiles. The requirement is split between REGO-backed electricity and brown natural gas, with provision for additional sites during the contract. The Trust sought reliable, experienced energy suppliers able to provide competitive fixed pricing, accurate billing, strong account management, proactive risk management and support for its sustainability and operational objectives. Ginger Energy managed the procurement for the Trust. This is a goods requirement covering the supply of electricity and natural gas rather than energy consultancy, infrastructure works or efficiency services.

The open procedure is complete and awards are pending finalisation. Drax Energy Solutions Limited was selected for the electricity lot at £1,666,666.67 excluding VAT (£2,000,000 gross); YÜ Energy Retail Limited was selected for the gas lot at £833,333.33 excluding VAT (£1,000,000 gross). Both awards were made on 17 September 2026, with the standstill period ending on 28 September 2026 and signature scheduled for 29 September 2026. Each contract is planned to run from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2029, with extension rights to 30 September 2030 and options for additional sites. Bids closed on 25 August 2026 and enquiries on 18 August 2026. Evaluation weighted price at 40%, service and operations at 30%, and product and operational processes at 30%. Five electricity bids and four gas bids reached the final stage. Suppliers needed Ofgem registration and a valid GB Supply Licence.

This procurement demonstrates recurring demand from a UK education trust for separately contracted electricity and gas across a changing multi-site estate. A credible competitor for the next requirement would need Ofgem registration, a valid GB Supply Licence and the operational capacity to manage varied consumption profiles, site additions and fixed-price supply. Strong account management, dependable billing, transparent breakdowns of unit rates and standing charges, and processes that are reliable, scalable and compliant would be central to competing effectively. Suppliers would also need to show proactive energy-market risk management and a practical approach to sustainability. The participation of large suppliers indicates a market where scale, pricing discipline and robust operational delivery matter, while the stated suitability for SMEs and VCSEs suggests smaller capable suppliers may also be relevant.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Eastern Multi-Academy Trust - Electricity & Gas Fixed Supply Products October 2026

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 (REGO)

The requirement is for the provision of fixed Electricity (REGO) in accordance with the specifications set out in the Invitation to Tender (ITT). The contract is due to commence on 1 October 2026 and may include the addition of further sites during the term. The initial contract period is 36 months, with the option to extend, up to a maximum duration of 4 years. The procurement will be conducted in line with the Procurement Act 2023, ensuring a fair, transparent, and competitive process to identify the most advantageous tender for our client.

Options: Site additions in line with Procurement act 2023

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.

Natural Gas (Brown)

The requirement is for the provision of Fixed Natural Gas (Brown) in accordance with the specifications set out in the Invitation to Tender (ITT). The contract is due to commence on 1 October 2026 and may include the addition of further sites during the term. The initial contract period is 36 months, with the option to extend, up to a maximum duration of 4 years. The procurement will be conducted in line with the Procurement Act 2023, ensuring a fair, transparent, and competitive process to identify the most advantageous tender for our client.

Options: Site additions in line with Procurement act 2023

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d964
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/088238-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

09123000 - Natural gas

09310000 - Electricity

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,499,999 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,499,999 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-06-17

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Eastern Multi-Academy Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KING'S LYNN
Postcode
PE30 4QG
Postcode Area
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH52 North and West Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Electoral Ward
Gaywood Clock
Westminster Constituency
North West Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Drax Energy Solutions Limited

YÜ ENERGY RETAIL LIMITED

Further Information

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