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title: "Provision of a Public Buying Organisation (PBO) for the Supply of Energy (Gas and Electricity)."
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buyer: "CORNWALL COUNCIL"
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# Provision of a Public Buying Organisation (PBO) for the Supply of Energy (Gas and Electricity).

Buyer: CORNWALL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3455eb48-4d5b-4ef1-9f8c-bcd621aa51f4

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by Cornwall Council, seeking a Public Buying Organisation (PBO) for the supply of energy, specifically gas and electricity, under the industry category of public utilities. The tender, valued at £22,000,000, is part of an open procedure above the threshold, offering an opportunity within the services procurement category. Located in England, United Kingdom, the tender process was published on 19th September 2025, with the tender period closing on 31st October 2025. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2027 and conclude on 31st March 2031.

This tender presents significant opportunities for well-established energy firms capable of fulfilling large-scale utilities contracts. While not specifically suited to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), it offers substantial growth prospects for large businesses with the capacity to deliver energy services on a wide scale. Companies with experience in open competitive bidding and those looking to expand their portfolio in public-sector contract delivery in the energy sector may find this an attractive opportunity to increase their market presence.

## Notice

Provision of a Public Buying Organisation (PBO) for the Supply of Energy (Gas and Electricity)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/957b608e-a8fc-404a-ab6f-8ec5ac1998c3 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CORNWALL COUNCIL |
| Locality | TRURO |
| Post town | Truro |
| Postcode | TR1 3AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Truro Boscawen & Redannick |
| Westminster constituency | Truro and Falmouth |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 65 - Public utilities

### Codes

- 65000000 - Public utilities

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2025 at 13:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/957b608e-a8fc-404a-ab6f-8ec5ac1998c3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/957b608e-a8fc-404a-ab6f-8ec5ac1998c3
  19th September 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cornwall.gov.uk

## Provenance

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