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CORE Education Trust - Electricity & Gas Fixed Supply Products 2026

CORE Education Trust

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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26 Aug 2026 at 13:15

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Tender

04 Aug 2026 at 16:02

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Summary of the contracting process

CORE Education Trust is buying fixed electricity and natural gas supply products for its multi-site portfolio across the United Kingdom. The requirement covers sites with varied consumption profiles and is intended to provide reliable supply, effective account management, accurate billing, proactive risk management and support for the Trust’s sustainability and environmental objectives. There are two supply areas: REGO-backed fixed electricity and fixed natural gas. The Trust is the buying organisation, with Ginger Energy Limited managing the tender on its behalf. This is a utilities supply opportunity for licensed energy suppliers able to serve multiple sites and manage differing consumption patterns. The requirement is classified as goods, with electricity and natural gas as the specific products.

The process has reached tender: the buyer invited offers through an open procedure. It is divided into two lots: Electricity (REGO), estimated at £2,057,090.80 excluding VAT or £2,157,727.12 including VAT, and Gas (Brown), estimated at £932,805.44 excluding VAT or £955,556.76 including VAT. The published overall estimate is £2,989,896.24 excluding VAT or £3,113,283.88 including VAT. Questions were due by 24 August 2026 at 16:00 and tenders by 1 September 2026 at 16:00; electronic submission in English was allowed. The contract is scheduled for 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2029, with a possible extension up to 30 September 2030. Award is due by 10 September 2026 at 23:59. Each lot is scored 40% price, 30% service and operation, and 30% product and operational processes. Site additions may be included.

The opportunity suits established electricity and gas suppliers with the regulatory standing and operational capacity to serve a multi-site education portfolio. Each bidder must be registered with Ofgem and hold a valid GB Supply Licence. Suppliers should be able to offer fixed-price energy products, provide detailed and auditable pricing covering unit rates, standing charges and other fees, and explain how pricing will apply when sites are added. Strong candidates will demonstrate reliable supply, responsive account management, robust billing controls, scalable operational processes, regulatory compliance and effective risk management. Evidence of sustainability and environmental support will be relevant to the Trust’s objectives. The evaluation gives price the greatest influence, but service quality and the strength of product and operational arrangements are equally significant combined factors. The lots are identified as suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprises.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CORE Education Trust - Electricity & Gas Fixed Supply Products 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).

Options: To include 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.

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 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-06dba3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081293-2026
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, VCSE
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

09310000 - Electricity

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,989,896 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,989,895 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2029-06-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORE Education Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2EF
Postcode Area
Birmingham
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

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