--- title: "CORE Education Trust - Electricity & Gas Fixed Supply Products 2026" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06dba3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06dba3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06dba3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06dba3.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CORE EDUCATION TRUST" published: "2026-08-04" --- # CORE Education Trust - Electricity & Gas Fixed Supply Products 2026 Buyer: CORE EDUCATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06dba3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06dba3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06dba3.json) ## Summary The CORE Education Trust, based in Birmingham, has initiated an open tender process for the provision of Electricity (REGO) and Natural Gas (Brown) Fixed Supply Products for the year 2026. The tender, managed by Ginger Energy Limited, seeks an experienced energy supplier to support a multi-site portfolio with reliable services. The procurement covers goods in the energy category and is divided into two lots: electricity and natural gas. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 31 August 2026 and the award announcement by 10 September 2026. Contracts are anticipated to commence on 1 October 2026, with a possibility of extension up to 2030, ensuring alignment with the UK's Procurement Act 2023. This tender presents significant opportunities for energy suppliers, particularly those registered with Ofgem and holding a GB Supply Licence, to expand their business within the public sector. The project value exceeds £2.9 million, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses capable of delivering efficient, scalable, and sustainable energy solutions aligned with the CORE Education Trust’s environmental objectives. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, as the tender is suitable for them. Successful tenderers should demonstrate competitive pricing, high-quality service, and proactive risk management to secure this lucrative opportunity and potentially further extend their market reach. ## Notice Through this tender, the Trust is seeking to appoint a reliable and experienced energy supplier(s) capable of supporting a multi-site portfolio with varied consumption profiles. Tenderers are expected to demonstrate competitive pricing, high-quality account management, robust and accurate billing, and a proactive approach to risk management and sustainability, aligning with the Trust's operational and environmental objectives. ### Lot Information Electricity (REGO) The requirement is for the provision of fixed Electricity (REGO) in accordance with the specifications set out in the Invitation to Tender (ITT). Options: To include Site additions in line with procurement act 2023 Renewal: Following the expiry of the initial fixed term, the Contracting Authority reserves the right, at its absolute discretion, to extend the contract. Any extension shall be subject to the Authority's requirements at the relevant time and may be structured in a manner deemed appropriate by the Authority. The decision to exercise this option, and the form it may take, rests solely with the Contracting Authority. Under no circumstances shall the total contract duration, including any extensions, exceed four (4) years from the initial commencement date. This extension provision is made in accordance with the principles of the Procurement Act 2023, ensuring transparency, fairness, and value throughout the contract lifecycle. Gas (Brown) The requirement is for the provision of Fixed Natural Gas (Bown) in accordance with the specifications set out in the Invitation to Tender (ITT). Options: To include Site additions in line with procurement act 2023 Renewal: Following the expiry of the initial fixed term, the Contracting Authority reserves the right, at its absolute discretion, to extend the contract. Any extension shall be subject to the Authority's requirements at the relevant time and may be structured in a manner deemed appropriate by the Authority. The decision to exercise this option, and the form it may take, rests solely with the Contracting Authority. Under no circumstances shall the total contract duration, including any extensions, exceed four (4) years from the initial commencement date. This extension provision is made in accordance with the principles of the Procurement Act 2023, ensuring transparency, fairness, and value throughout the contract lifecycle. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073844-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 | | Recurrence | 2029-06-01 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,989,896 | | Lots value | £2,989,895 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CORE EDUCATION TRUST | | Additional buyers | GINGER ENERGY LIMITED | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B15 2EF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Edgbaston | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy ### Codes - 09123000 - Natural gas - 09310000 - Electricity ## Release History - 4 Aug 2026 at 15:02 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073844-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073844-2026 4th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=650261 Letter Of Authority - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=650262 Form of Tender Electricity - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=650263 Form of Tender Gas - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=650264 Procurement Specific Questionnaire - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=650265 Utility Services Specification Questionnaire - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=650266 Tender Support Document - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=650267 Invitation to Tender ## Notice URLs - https://core-education.co.uk/ - https://gingerenergy.co.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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