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# Southampton Branded Energy Company

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-26d8c4d9-de34-46b5-b9cf-46c6ebf97d55

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## Summary

The Southampton Branded Energy Company tender, initiated by Southampton City Council, aims to establish a local energy tariff scheme primarily for residents and microbusinesses in the Southampton area. This procurement is classified under the services category, specifically targeting electricity and heating. The open procurement process, which allows various suppliers to compete, was published on 4th December 2017. The tender period concluded on 3rd January 2018, while the contract period spans from 5th February 2018 to 4th February 2023. The value of the contract is estimated at £120,000,000, with the delivery expected in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) looking to enter the energy market in Southampton. Companies specialising in energy services, customer service, smart metering technologies, and local energy generation will find this project particularly relevant. By participating, businesses can enhance their competitiveness and contribute to community-focused energy initiatives that aim to reduce costs for local consumers and stimulate the local economy.

## Notice

The procurement will run from 09:00, 27th November 2017 1.1 Southampton City Council ("the Council") wants to establish a local energy tariff scheme to deliver a set of low-cost, high-value energy tariffs to residents and businesses, in particular microbusinesses, across the Southampton area. The key priorities will be to reduce unnecessary energy spend, tackle fuel poverty and support local energy generation. This will be known as the Southampton Tariff. 1.2 The Southampton White Label will be designed to complement the work Southampton City Council and its local and regional Endorsees already deliver via the social housing and private sector housing programmes and help deliver the key outcomes set out in the Southampton City Council Strategy (2016-2020) for improved start of life and later life outcomes for vulnerable residents and families, whilst giving residents more potential spending power to support the local economy. It will also help meet develop the Council's ambitions set out in the Southampton Low Carbon City Strategy 2011-2020. The Southampton Tariff will enable the Council to achieve these objectives on a cost neutral basis with income from the scheme covering all project management and marketing costs. 1.3 The Southampton Tariff will enable the Council to achieve these objectives on a cost neutral basis with income from the scheme covering all project management and marketing costs. 1.4 The Council, through the delivery of a Southampton Tariff, aims to offer Southampton householders and businesses the opportunity to purchase their energy from a locally trusted organisation that will: 1.4.1 offer residents and businesses access to lower cost energy; 1.4.2 provide excellent customer service; 1.4.3 ensure customers have easy to understand, more transparent energy bills; 1.4.4 develop smarter metering and billing technology; 1.4.5 provide a platform for the integration of Smart grid and low energy technologies; 1.4.6 stimulate and support local energy generation; and 1.4.7 improve competitiveness amongst small businesses. Additional information: Applicants will be required to apply via "Supply Southampton" website which can be accessed via, http://www.southampton.gov.uk/business-licensing/supply-council/supply-portal.aspx where you can register your details and access documentation. All documentation including questionnaires must be completed and submitted by no later than the time/date indicated. The Council undertakes to use reasonable endeavours to hold confidential any information provided in the proposal submitted, subject to the Council's obligations under law, including the Freedom of Information Act 2000. If the applicant considers that any of the information submitted in the proposal should not be disclosed because of its sensitivity then this should be stated with the reason for considering it sensitive. The Council will then consider the sensitivity statement before replying to any request received under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. Any enquiries regarding the tender process must be directed through the website to the Curtis Fitch System.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c8c08fd-435d-40fe-906f-d6d86f5e5c48 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 15 Mar 2018 - 15 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 7FP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROBIN HOOD ENERGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

## Release History

- 11 Jul 2019 at 12:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c8c08fd-435d-40fe-906f-d6d86f5e5c48
- 4 Dec 2017 at 14:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8872624-ab45-4401-b8a5-e2760f099e6b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c8c08fd-435d-40fe-906f-d6d86f5e5c48
  11th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8872624-ab45-4401-b8a5-e2760f099e6b
  4th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southampton.gov.uk/business-licensing/supply-council/supply-portal.aspx
- https://supplysouthampton.esourcingportal.com

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