--- title: "Purchasing, Distribution and Administration of Solid Fuel Benefits" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-874655f9-3ca6-4f1b-97d5-4d2d2dee0969" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-874655f9-3ca6-4f1b-97d5-4d2d2dee0969" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-874655f9-3ca6-4f1b-97d5-4d2d2dee0969.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-874655f9-3ca6-4f1b-97d5-4d2d2dee0969.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BEIS" published: "2023-10-19" --- # Purchasing, Distribution and Administration of Solid Fuel Benefits Buyer: BEIS Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-874655f9-3ca6-4f1b-97d5-4d2d2dee0969 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-874655f9-3ca6-4f1b-97d5-4d2d2dee0969) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-874655f9-3ca6-4f1b-97d5-4d2d2dee0969.json) ## Summary The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has issued a planned procurement notice for the "Purchasing, Distribution and Administration of Solid Fuel Benefits" contract. The contract aims to manage the purchasing, distribution, and administration of solid fuel benefits under the National Concessionary Fuel Scheme. Responses are required by Monday, 20th November 2023, 13:00. The contract period is expected to begin on 29th March 2025, with a value of £28,000,000 GBP. The contract will run for 6 years with potential for extension, catering to around 3400 concessionaires. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses to provide a flexible service to manage the solid fuel supply element of the NCFS. Businesses suited for this opportunity include those experienced in fuel procurement and distribution services. The contract offers a chance for SMEs to compete, with a key focus on supporting concessionaires receiving solid fuel entitlements. The nature of the contract demands adaptability to variable numbers and uncertainties, making it suitable for agile and responsive businesses. ## Notice The purpose of this Prior Information Notice is to alert potential suppliers to an opportunity in relation to a potential requirement to support the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero ("DESNZ") deliver its legal obligations in relation to historic concessionary fuel liabilities. DESNZ wishes to commission a contract to manage the purchasing, distribution, and administration of solid fuel benefits to qualifying individuals under the National Concessionary Fuel Scheme (NCFS). We are looking to contract a supplier for up to 6 years (likely to be split into an initial 3 year term with an option to extend for an additional 3 years subject to requirements) to manage all aspects of the solid fuel supply element of the NCFS to around 3400 concessionaires who receive their concessionary fuel entitlement through a delivery of solid fuel. This number is declining in line with mortality rates. We expect the contract to commence on 29th March 2025 when a predicted 2680 concessionaires will remain. It is a demand led contract based on decreasing numbers with a number of variables and uncertainties. We therefore require a flexible service which allows for a decrease of the business and unpredicted changes in requirements. Responses need to be submitted by Monday 20th November 2023 13:00, following this the notice will end. Additional information: Please provide answers to the questions as an uploaded PDF attachment. Deadline for responses and closure of PIN will be the Monday 20th November 2023 13:00 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/954a5e4b-6ce7-44d5-aef0-eb18747e5a54 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Oct 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 6 Mar 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Mar 2025 - 28 Mar 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £28,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BEIS | | Locality | SALFORD | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M3 5BS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Salford | | Electoral ward | Blackfriars & Trinity | | Westminster constituency | Salford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy ### Codes - 09100000 - Fuels - 09111100 - Coal ## Release History - 19 Oct 2023 at 11:18 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/954a5e4b-6ce7-44d5-aef0-eb18747e5a54 - 18 Oct 2023 at 15:29 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/954a5e4b-6ce7-44d5-aef0-eb18747e5a54 - 18 Oct 2023 at 15:21 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/954a5e4b-6ce7-44d5-aef0-eb18747e5a54 - 18 Oct 2023 at 15:16 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/954a5e4b-6ce7-44d5-aef0-eb18747e5a54 - 18 Oct 2023 at 15:10 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/954a5e4b-6ce7-44d5-aef0-eb18747e5a54 - 18 Oct 2023 at 15:09 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/954a5e4b-6ce7-44d5-aef0-eb18747e5a54 - 18 Oct 2023 at 15:07 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/954a5e4b-6ce7-44d5-aef0-eb18747e5a54 - 18 Oct 2023 at 15:06 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/954a5e4b-6ce7-44d5-aef0-eb18747e5a54 - 18 Oct 2023 at 14:36 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/954a5e4b-6ce7-44d5-aef0-eb18747e5a54 - 18 Oct 2023 at 13:53 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/954a5e4b-6ce7-44d5-aef0-eb18747e5a54 - 18 Oct 2023 at 13:51 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/954a5e4b-6ce7-44d5-aef0-eb18747e5a54 - 18 Oct 2023 at 13:00 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/954a5e4b-6ce7-44d5-aef0-eb18747e5a54 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/954a5e4b-6ce7-44d5-aef0-eb18747e5a54 19th October 2023 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e826a999-7443-4517-9bab-1421c40ec2ab n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b517d69b-3274-4336-b86d-056c4d3d58b1 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e06be404-0b4a-4161-9398-fb294cb1d85a n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4927571b-bd7f-47be-8653-1b2732d69027 n/a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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