Official UK procurement notice
Bellevue Place Education Trust (BPET) – Electricity Fixed Supply Products
Authority: Bellevue Place Education Trust (Public body)·On behalf of: The Howard Partnership Trust
Sectors: Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy (09) Delivery: UK
Published estimate£2,467,000≈ £822k / year · £2,960,400 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 14 Sept 2026awarded 8 Oct 2026
Award (standstill) to Drax (UK) Limited
Contract term 3 yrsends 30 Sept 2029 · up to 30 Sept 2030 with extensions · starts 1 Oct 2026
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionThrough 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.
- The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 1 Jun 2030, 23:59 BST.
- No preliminary market engagement: As an energy consultancy, our role involves continuous and direct engagement with the energy markets. This includes regular interaction with suppliers, monitoring of market trends, participation in industry forums, and ongoing analysis of commercial and regulatory developments. This sustained market presence provides us with up-to-date intelligence and supplier awareness, which informs our requirements and procurement approach. We consider this level of engagement to constitute sufficient and appropriate premarket engagement for the purposes of this tender, ensuring the process is compliant, market-aware, and proportionate.
CPV: Electricity
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · value publishedLot #1AwardedRenewalPublished value£2,467,000
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
- Economic & financial standing
All parties wishing to tender must be registered with Ofgem and hold a valid GB Supply Licence.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
How bids were scored
Published sub-criteria (3)
- Service & Operation: 30%
- Product & Operational Processes: 30%
- Price: 40%
Published award criteria (3)
- Service & Operation: Tenderers must provide a detailed overview of the service and operational arrangements that will support the delivery of the contract. All service and operational commitments must support the delivery of a reliable, responsive, and high-quality service that meets the needs of the Authority. Tenderers must show how their approach aligns with the principles of fairness, transparency, and value for money as set out in the Procurement Act 2023.
- Product & Operational Processes: Tenderers are required to provide a clear and comprehensive description of the product and operational processes that will underpin the delivery of the required services. All proposed processes must demonstrate reliability, efficiency, and scalability, and must be capable of supporting the full duration of the contract. Tenderers must also evidence how their processes ensure compliance with applicable regulations and contribute to delivering best value in accordance with the principles set out in the Procurement Act 2023.
- Price: Tenderers must submit a clear and comprehensive pricing proposal based on a fixed price structure, as specified within the Invitation to Tender (ITT). All prices must be fully inclusive of the scope of supply and reflect the total cost to the Contracting Authority for the duration of the contract. The pricing submission should include a detailed breakdown of all applicable charges, clearly identifying unit rates, standing charges, and any other relevant fees. Where applicable, tenderers should also set out how pricing will apply to any additional sites added during the contract term. Tenderers are expected to ensure that their pricing reflects value for money and supports the delivery of the most advantageous tender, in accordance with the principles of the Procurement Act 2023. All pricing must remain valid for the evaluation period and be capable of withstanding audit and verification.
Conditions of participation1
- Economic & financial standing
All parties wishing to tender must be registered with Ofgem and hold a valid GB Supply Licence.
What this means for your bid
- Price carries 40 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 4 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Goods
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Yes · next expected 1 Jun 2030
- First published
- 3 Sept 2026, 15:48 BST
- Last source update
- 8 Oct 2026, 14:41 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 18 Sept 2026
- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-083590- Accelerated
- State of urgency
- Latest notice
- Contract award notice (UK6)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f191Find a Tender
How it was run
Official noticeRun through: mytenders · Who buys & how to bid on myTenders
Access & registration note: Free publication showcase; bidding happens on buyer portals
- Submission deadline
- 14 Sept 2026, 16:00 BST
- Clarification deadline
- 10 Sept 2026, 16:00 BST
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release
Timeline
3 Sept 2026 → 19 Oct 2026 · 8 dates- Tender notice published52 days ago3 Sept 2026, 15:48 BST
- Clarification questions by45 days ago10 Sept 2026, 16:00 BST
- Submission deadline41 days ago14 Sept 2026, 16:00 BST
- Award decision expected by37 days ago18 Sept 2026, 23:59 BST
- Contract starts25 days ago1 Oct 2026, 00:00 BST
- Assessment summaries sent18 days ago8 Oct 2026, 00:00 BST
- Latest notice published17 days ago8 Oct 2026, 14:41 BST
- Standstill ends6 days ago19 Oct 2026, 23:59 BST
Notice history
4 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 3 Sept 2026- Tender notice published3 Sept 2026, 15:48 BSTUK4
- Contract award notice published8 Oct 2026, 14:41 BSTUK6
- Status changed to complete8 Oct 2026, 14:41 BST
- Contract signature expected22 Oct 2026, 23:59 BSTscheduled
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecastAwards 1
Awarded value £2,467,0001 award exc. VAT
Bids received 3
| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drax (UK) Limited1 Nov 2026 – 30 Sept 2029 · up to 30 Sept 2030Extensions: 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. · Options: To include additional sites | £2,467,000 | 8 Oct 2026standstill to 19 Oct 2026 | Standstill |
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3final-stage tenders | 0 | 0 | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
3 public bodies on the noticeOther public bodies
- The Howard Partnership TrustBeneficiary authority
- Ginger energyProcuring entityThis tender is being managed on behalf of BPET by Ginger Energy Limited. Ginger Energy Limited (GEL) is a specialist consultancy with extensive expert knowledge in the utility industry. Ginger Energy provides its clients with a wide variety of energy-related services.
Bidders & participating suppliers
1 commercial party on the notice- Drax Energy Solutions Limited Awarded supplier
Official documents & specifications (9)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Bidding documents and specifications ITT
- Bidding documents and specifications Tender Support Document
- Bidding documents and specifications Pricing Submission Template
- Bidding documents and specifications LOA
- Bidding documents and specifications Utility Services Specification Questionnaire
- Bidding documents and specifications Procurement Specific Questionnaire
- Bidding documents and specifications Form of Tender
Notices published for this procedure
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender