Official UK procurement notice
Bellevue Place Education Trust Fixed Electricity& Gas Supply Contracts
Authority: Bellevue Place Education Trust (Public body)·On behalf of: The Howard Partnership Trust
What is being bought2 lots · detail below
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, heating, solar and nuclear energy · Natural gas
Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure
2 lots · all with a published value (£4,000,000 together) · same conditions of participation on every lot · evaluation weights differ by lotLot #1ElectricityAwardedRenewalPublished value£2,467,000
The requirement is for the provision of fixed Electricity (REGO) in accordance with the specifications set out in the Invitation to Tender (ITT).
- Economic & financial standing
All parties wishing to tender must be registered with Ofgem and hold a valid GB Supply Licence.
The selection criteria are detailed within the procurement documents.
- Technical & professional ability
The selection criteria are detailed within the procurement documents.
Lot #2Gas BrownAwardedRenewalPublished value£1,533,000
The requirement is for the provision of Fixed Natural Gas (Bown) in accordance with the specifications set out in the Invitation to Tender (ITT).
- Economic & financial standing
All parties wishing to tender must be registered with Ofgem and hold a valid GB Supply Licence.
The selection criteria are detailed within the procurement documents.
- Technical & professional ability
The selection criteria are detailed within the procurement documents.
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).
Lots publish different evaluation splits; there is no single procedure weighting.
| Lot | Quality | Price | Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Electricity | 60% | 40% | |
| 2 · Gas Brown | 60% | 40% |
- Economic & financial standing
All parties wishing to tender must be registered with Ofgem and hold a valid GB Supply Licence.
The selection criteria are detailed within the procurement documents.
- Technical & professional ability
The selection criteria are detailed within the procurement documents.
- Price carries 40 points on every lot: a 10% discount moves about 4 points.
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
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Yes · next expected 1 Jun 2030
- First published
- 1 Jul 2026, 08:18 BST
- Last source update
- 3 Sept 2026, 14:21 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 10 Aug 2026
- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-061506- Latest notice
- Contract award notice (UK6)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
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- Risks
Market Volatility & Price Risk
Supplier Financial Stability
Continuity of Supply
Billing Accuracy & Transparency
Regulatory & Policy Changes
Supplier Performance and Service Delivery
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 31 Jul 2026, 16:00 BST
- Clarification deadline
- 24 Jul 2026, 16:00 BST
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Timeline
1 Jul 2026 → 14 Sept 2026 · 8 dates- Tender notice published116 days ago1 Jul 2026, 08:18 BST
- Clarification questions by93 days ago24 Jul 2026, 16:00 BST
- Submission deadline86 days ago31 Jul 2026, 16:00 BST
- Award decision expected by76 days ago10 Aug 2026, 23:59 BST
- Contract starts55 days ago1 Sept 2026, 00:00 BST
- Assessment summaries sent53 days ago3 Sept 2026, 00:00 BST
- Latest notice published52 days ago3 Sept 2026, 14:21 BST
- Standstill ends41 days ago14 Sept 2026, 23:59 BST
Notice history
5 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 1 Jul 2026- Tender notice published1 Jul 2026, 08:18 BSTUK4
- Tender notice published6 Jul 2026, 16:08 BSTUK4
- Contract award notice published3 Sept 2026, 14:21 BSTUK6
- Status changed to complete3 Sept 2026, 14:21 BST
- Contract signature expected15 Sept 2026, 23:59 BSTscheduled
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 · Electricity1 award | |||
| supplier not published | — | 3 Sept 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 2 · Gas Brown1 award | |||
| SEFE Energy Limited21 Sept 2026 – 31 Aug 2029 · up to 31 Aug 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 | £1,533,000 | 3 Sept 2026standstill to 14 Sept 2026 | Standstill |
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 · Gas Brown | 3final-stage tenders | 0 | 0 | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
3 public bodies on the noticeOther public bodies
- The Howard Partnership TrustBeneficiary authority
- Ginger Energy Limited Procuring 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- SEFE Energy Awarded supplier
Official documents & specifications (12)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Bidding documents and specifications Procurement Specific Questionnaire
- Bidding documents and specifications Utility Services Specification Questionnaire V2.0
- Bidding documents and specifications BPET -ITT v1.5
- Bidding documents and specifications Bellevue Place Education Trust LOA 10.06.26
- Bidding documents and specifications BPET Tender Support Document v2
- Bidding documents and specifications BPET Tender Support Document
- Bidding documents and specifications BPET Form of Tender - Electricity
- Bidding documents and specifications BPET Form of Tender - Gas
Notices published for this procedure
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender