--- title: "1057 Energy Switching Partner for the 'Essex Energy Switch'" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8bbb11aa-4c6f-4d27-bdd2-b163e4eda913" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8bbb11aa-4c6f-4d27-bdd2-b163e4eda913" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8bbb11aa-4c6f-4d27-bdd2-b163e4eda913.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8bbb11aa-4c6f-4d27-bdd2-b163e4eda913.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2025-05-03" --- # 1057 Energy Switching Partner for the 'Essex Energy Switch' Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8bbb11aa-4c6f-4d27-bdd2-b163e4eda913 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8bbb11aa-4c6f-4d27-bdd2-b163e4eda913) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8bbb11aa-4c6f-4d27-bdd2-b163e4eda913.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the tender titled "1057 Energy Switching Partner for the 'Essex Energy Switch'" was conducted by Essex County Council. This initiative falls under the public utilities and energy services industry category, focusing on the provision of collective energy switching services. With the primary aim to reduce fuel poverty in Essex, the process culminated in awarding the contract to iChoosr Ltd on 15th April 2025. The location of contract delivery is the United Kingdom, specifically Essex, and the procurement process, conducted using an open procedure, included key dates such as the tender submission deadline on 14th March 2025. The contract period spans from 1st May 2025 to 16th April 2028. This tender provides substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies capable of developing, promoting, and managing energy switching services will find this opportunity rewarding, given the contract's emphasis on innovative solutions for energy cost reduction and renewable energy tariffs. With the tender method being open and under the threshold, the process is transparent and accessible, welcoming businesses that can efficiently deliver energy-related services and support Essex County Council's goals in aiding local households and businesses. ## Notice Essex County Council is looking to offer collective energy switching services to households and businesses in Essex by engaging a Contractor to operate the Essex Energy Switch Service and support the Council in its aim to reduce fuel poverty within the County of Essex. The Contractor is expected to develop, promote and manage the Essex Energy Switch Service on behalf of the Council, so households and businesses in Essex could: - Switch gas and/or electricity providers - Reduce energy costs based on their individual circumstances. - Access electricity tariffs which are 100% provided by renewable energy. Interested contractors can assess this opportunity via the Council's e-sourcing portal, ProContract: https://procontract.due-north.com/Login. Log in as a Supplier and search the following: DN694199 / 1057 Energy Switching Partner for the 'Essex Energy Switch'. If you do not have an account, registration is free of charge at https://procontract.due-north.com/Register and it provides access to all current and forthcoming procurement opportunities for Essex County Council alongside several other public sector organisations. Tender submission must be done electronically, by publishing through this ITT 1057 Energy Switching Partner for the 'Essex Energy Switch' at: https://procontract.due-north.com/Login - reference DN694199; Not later than 12 noon hours on 14th March,2025. It is the Council's policy to reject any tender received after the above deadline. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b13c50ed-9917-4b00-9805-b0ffc9c67e73 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 14 Apr 2025 | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 16 Apr 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | CHELMSFORD | | Post town | Chelmsford | | Postcode | CM1 1QH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex | | Local authority | Chelmsford | | Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central | | Westminster constituency | Chelmsford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ICHOOSR | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 65 - Public utilities - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 38551000 - Energy meters - 65000000 - Public utilities - 71314000 - Energy and related services ## Release History - 3 May 2025 at 00:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b13c50ed-9917-4b00-9805-b0ffc9c67e73 - 12 Feb 2025 at 16:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76210eef-ff9e-4fdc-8e9a-53fb88fd17c2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b13c50ed-9917-4b00-9805-b0ffc9c67e73 3rd May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76210eef-ff9e-4fdc-8e9a-53fb88fd17c2 12th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Login - https://procontract.due-north.com/Register - https://www.essex.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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