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title: "Purchasing, Distribution and Administration of Solid Fuel Benefits to qualifying former employees (or their widows) of the coal industry"
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# Purchasing, Distribution and Administration of Solid Fuel Benefits to qualifying former employees (or their widows) of the coal industry

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9c5dd415-7107-44a9-9563-cba8c16e24f8

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## Summary

The Department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy has completed the procurement process for the tender titled "Purchasing, Distribution and Administration of Solid Fuel Benefits to qualifying former employees (or their widows) of the coal industry." This initiative falls under the services industry, featuring an expected contract value of £20,000,000. The tender aimed to manage the distribution of solid fuel to approximately 6,600 beneficiaries across England, Wales, Scotland, and the Isle of Man. The procurement was executed via an open procurement method, and the contract period is set from 29 March 2020 to 28 March 2023. The tender had an end date of 10 July 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to engage in public procurement, particularly for those involved in the supply chain of solid fuels or logistics services. Companies specialising in fuel distribution, administration services, or logistics management, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), would find this market advantageous. Participation in such contracts can enhance visibility and credibility while fostering relationships with governmental bodies and expanding operational capabilities.

## Notice

Former British Coal Corporation Employees and certain others are entitled to receive solid fuel as part of historic contractual liabilities under the National Concessionary Fuel Scheme. The terms of the scheme allow beneficiaries to receive a solid fuel entitlement or cash-in-lieu. This tender will require appropriate facilitation of purchasing, delivery and administration of solid fuels to qualifying individuals and to fulfill the Governments obligation to these individuals. The number of beneficiaries in receipt of solid fuel in December 2018 was c6,600. The number of qualifying solid fuel concessionaires is declining year on year in line with mortality and as individuals switch to the cash alternatives. Delivery of solid fuel will be required in England, Wales and Scotland and the Isle of Man (2 households) with the highest concentration in England followed by Wales and Scotland.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d221184-b644-4440-a5e5-2ec258e931be |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2020 - 28 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CPL DISTRIBUTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 09111000 - Coal and coal-based fuels

## Release History

- 4 Oct 2019 at 11:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d221184-b644-4440-a5e5-2ec258e931be

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d221184-b644-4440-a5e5-2ec258e931be
  4th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=434029266
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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