--- title: "Energy Bureau and Brokerage" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fca864a2-fe51-4fc6-ab08-3f373156495b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fca864a2-fe51-4fc6-ab08-3f373156495b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fca864a2-fe51-4fc6-ab08-3f373156495b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fca864a2-fe51-4fc6-ab08-3f373156495b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WALSALL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2019-03-05" --- # Energy Bureau and Brokerage Buyer: WALSALL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fca864a2-fe51-4fc6-ab08-3f373156495b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fca864a2-fe51-4fc6-ab08-3f373156495b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fca864a2-fe51-4fc6-ab08-3f373156495b.json) ## Summary The Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking bids for an "Energy Bureau and Brokerage" service under an open procurement process. The contract, valued at £50,000, will span three years, commencing on 1st June 2019, with an option for a one-year extension. The staged mobilisation will see the bureau services initiate in June 2019, while the brokerage services will commence shortly thereafter, allowing newly procured energy supplies (gas and electricity) to begin in April 2020. The deadline for submissions is 29th March 2019, and the relevant procurement falls under the Administration Services category. This tender presents a significant opportunity for energy service providers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage with the local authority on a long-term basis. Providers who specialize in energy procurement, bill validation, monitoring, and reporting services will be particularly well-suited to compete. Given the collaborative nature desired by the council, businesses that can showcase their expertise and ability to deliver comprehensive energy management solutions will have a competitive edge in this procurement process. ## Notice The Council wishes to procure an Energy Bureau and Brokerage service. The bureau element will involve bill validation and include associated services such as monitoring, reporting usage via a portal and full query resolution. The brokerage element will consist of a fully managed energy procurement service and associated support, including ongoing market information. The energy procurement must be carried out in compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 The Council would like create a genuine long-term collaboration with a skilled energy service provider via a 3 year contract with a 1 year optional extension option. The contract will involve a staged mobilisation, with the bureau services starting in June 2019 and the brokerage element starting shortly after, allowing newly procured energy supplies (gas and electricity) to start in April 2020. All further details can be found at the Walsall Council e-tendering portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil/aspx/Home ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe52e713-5a8e-4d0a-9e29-27fbee24fc1b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Mar 2019 | | Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2019 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 | WALSALL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WALSALL | | Post town | Walsall | | Postcode | WS1 1TP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG38 Walsall | | Local authority | Walsall | | Electoral ward | St Matthew's | | Westminster constituency | Walsall and Bloxwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75100000 - Administration services ## Release History - 5 Mar 2019 at 09:10 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe52e713-5a8e-4d0a-9e29-27fbee24fc1b - 5 Mar 2019 at 09:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe52e713-5a8e-4d0a-9e29-27fbee24fc1b - 27 Feb 2019 at 10:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe52e713-5a8e-4d0a-9e29-27fbee24fc1b - 26 Feb 2019 at 15:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe52e713-5a8e-4d0a-9e29-27fbee24fc1b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe52e713-5a8e-4d0a-9e29-27fbee24fc1b 5th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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