Official UK procurement notice
Fixed Term Fixed Price Procurement and Supply of Natural Gas, Half Hourly (HH), Non-Half Hourly (NHH), Metered and Unmetered Electricity – Dynamic Purchasing System - Y25009
Authority: Kent County Council (Local council)
What is being bought2 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionThis Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) provides a compliant procurement route for public bodies needing any range or mix of support to deliver their fixed term fixed price (FTFP) procurement aspirations. The DPS is divided into two Lots.
Lot 1 Facilitate the arrangement of FTFP contracts using mini competitions.
The purpose of this Lot 1, is to provide a DPS of Suppliers able to supply electricity & natural gas to a variety of organisations. The Contracting Authority is seeking solutions which focus on providing excellent service, a desire to improve and developing working partnerships with the Contracting and Participating Authority.
Lot 2 Facilitate the arrangement of FTFP contracts using matrix pricing (via price books).
The purpose of this Lot 2 is to provide a DPS of Suppliers who are able to offer Participating Authorities access to matrix or ‘price book’ pricing for fixed term fixed priced contracts.
CPV: Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
How this dynamic market works
From the published notice- Type
- Dynamic market (open)
Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure
2 lots · all with a published valueLot #1Facilitate the arrangement of FTFP contracts using mini competitions.Published value£200,000,000
The purpose of this Lot 1, is to provide a DPS of Suppliers able to supply electricity & natural gas to a variety of organisations. The Contracting Authority is seeking solutions which focus on providing excellent service, a desire to improve and developing working partnerships with the Contracting and Participating Authority. Additional information: All Public Bodies will have access to this Framework Agreement with the agreement with the
Contracting Authority. Those organisations who wish to access this Framework Agreement
are detailed in the Invitation to Tender document.
Lot #2Facilitate the arrangement of FTFP contracts using matrix pricing (via price books).Published value£50,000,000
The purpose of this Lot 2 is to provide a DPS of Suppliers who are able to offer Participating Authorities access to matrix or ‘price book’ pricing for fixed term fixed priced contracts. Additional information: All Public Bodies will have access to this Framework Agreement with the agreement with the
Contracting Authority. Those organisations who wish to access this Framework Agreement
are detailed in the Invitation to Tender document.
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).
- “Fixed Term Fixed Price Procurement and Supply of Natural Gas, Half…” is a dynamic market: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.
Competition analysis · published record, not a forecast of who will bid
How Kent County Council buys Petroleum, coal, oil and gas (CPV 09), and who usually turns up
Kent County Council’s own published record, next to the published market for the same work. This notice is a framework or DPS, so only frameworks and DPS are compared. Whole-market view: Petroleum, coal, oil and gas (CPV 09) →
How the contest usually goes
Winner shares use published awards; bid and price charts use contested lots.
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How often small and medium firms win.
Share of awards where the winner’s size is known.
The counts under this question show how many awards have a known supplier size.
Small firms have won here. Neither number says whether you qualify; it describes who has been winning.
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How often local firms win similar work.
Winners with a registered address in the delivery region, out of awards with a known address.
A local branch does not count if the registered address is elsewhere.
Most of this buyer’s recorded winners are registered in the delivery region.
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How long buyers here take to decide after bids close.
Middle value in days from the deadline to the first award notice, on competitions that published both dates.
Only decided tenders count, so slow ones still waiting are not in.
Half of these awards were announced within 58 days of the bid deadline.
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How often work is awarded with no recorded rival.
Direct awards and tenders where every published lot count shows one bid.
The buyer’s share is a minimum: some awards have no bid count.
Thin markets produce this too; it is not proof of a tailored specification.
Missing bid counts may hide more single-bid awards. This share is a minimum.
How many bids did past lots attract?
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How many bids past lots received.
Each colour is a bid-count range. Only competed lots with a published count are included.
Past bids do not predict this tender.
1 bid2%
2–314%
4–621%
7+63%
How did awards compare with estimates?
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Where winning prices landed against estimates.
Each colour shows awards below, close to or above the published estimate, one lot at a time.
On a framework or DPS, prices are agreed when work is called off.
Past prices are a guide, not a bid price.
Not comparable on a framework or DPS. The notice sets up a supplier panel and a ceiling value; what the work actually costs is agreed later, on each call-off or mini-competition, and those publish as contract notices of their own. The award-vs-estimate record of this market therefore sits on the call-offs; this page shows it on the contracts, not on the panel that frames them.
Assess each lot i
What past awards tell you about each lot.
See the forecast, this buyer’s earlier suppliers and firms with relevant wins.
No supplier is confirmed as a bidder.
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What past awards tell you about each lot.
See the forecast, this buyer’s earlier suppliers and firms with relevant wins.
No supplier is confirmed as a bidder.
Open a lot for its forecast, this buyer’s previous supplier and possible competitors, from published award history, not a bid list
Lot #1Facilitate the arrangement of FTFP contracts using mini competitions.CPV 09000000Published estimate£200m
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How many bids this lot may attract.
The forecast uses similar past competitions. The bar shows either that forecast or past bid counts; the line below says which.
Each lot shows its own forecast based on its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A forecast, not a list of bidders.
1 bid5%
2–323%
4–643%
7+29%
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Where the award price may land.
The forecast uses similar awards and the buyer’s estimate. The band covers the middle half of likely prices.
No comparable awards for this lot yet.
A statistical guide from past awards, not a price to bid.
Who has supplied this buyer on similar work? i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
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Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
| Supplier | This buyer’s earlier contract | Lot | Award value | Why listed |
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| SSE Energy Supply LimitedEarlier contract | Fixed Term Fixed Price Framework for The Supply of Natural Gas & Electricity for Non Half Hourly Metered, Half Hourly Metered and Unmetered Suppliesnotice published Oct 2023 | Fixed Term Fixed Price Framework for the Supply of Natural Gas and Electricity for Non Half Hourly Metered, Half Hourly Metered and Unmetered Supplies | — | Matched as the earlier contract |
| Corona Energy Retail 4 LimitedEarlier contract | Fixed Term Fixed Price Framework for The Supply of Natural Gas & Electricity for Non Half Hourly Metered, Half Hourly Metered and Unmetered Suppliesnotice published Oct 2023 | Fixed Term Fixed Price Framework for the Supply of Natural Gas and Electricity for Non Half Hourly Metered, Half Hourly Metered and Unmetered Supplies | — | Matched as the earlier contract |
| RWE GENERATION UK PLCEarlier contract | Fixed Term Fixed Price Framework for The Supply of Natural Gas & Electricity for Non Half Hourly Metered, Half Hourly Metered and Unmetered Suppliesnotice published Oct 2023 | Fixed Term Fixed Price Framework for the Supply of Natural Gas and Electricity for Non Half Hourly Metered, Half Hourly Metered and Unmetered Supplies | — | Matched as the earlier contract |
| EcotricityEarlier contract | Fixed Term Fixed Price Framework for The Supply of Natural Gas & Electricity for Non Half Hourly Metered, Half Hourly Metered and Unmetered Suppliesnotice published Oct 2023 | Fixed Term Fixed Price Framework for the Supply of Natural Gas and Electricity for Non Half Hourly Metered, Half Hourly Metered and Unmetered Supplies | — | Matched as the earlier contract |
| Robin Hood Energy LtdEarlier contract | Fixed Term Fixed Price Framework for The Supply of Natural Gas & Electricity for Non Half Hourly Metered, Half Hourly Metered and Unmetered Suppliesnotice published Oct 2023 | Fixed Term Fixed Price Framework for the Supply of Natural Gas and Electricity for Non Half Hourly Metered, Half Hourly Metered and Unmetered Supplies | — | Matched as the earlier contract |
Who could compete for this lot? i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
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Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
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| £50m50 awards in 36m · last 1 months ago | 20 live · £32m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 27% below n=6 | |
| £110m5 awards in 36m · last 7 months ago | 1 live · £1.6m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 33% below n=1 | |
SEFE Energy LimitedLarge | £252m32 awards in 36m · last this month | 7 live · £2.3m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=15 |
| £50m50 awards in 36m · last 1 months ago | 20 live · £32m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 27% below n=6 | |
EDFLarge | £29m16 awards in 36m · last 1 months ago | 1 live · £81k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | no comparable pairs |
Lot #2Facilitate the arrangement of FTFP contracts using matrix pricing (via price books).CPV 09000000Published estimate£50m
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How many bids this lot may attract.
The forecast uses similar past competitions. The bar shows either that forecast or past bid counts; the line below says which.
Each lot shows its own forecast based on its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A forecast, not a list of bidders.
1 bid5%
2–323%
4–653%
7+19%
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Where the award price may land.
The forecast uses similar awards and the buyer’s estimate. The band covers the middle half of likely prices.
No comparable awards for this lot yet.
A statistical guide from past awards, not a price to bid.
Who has supplied this buyer on similar work? i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
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Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
| Supplier | This buyer’s earlier contract | Lot | Award value | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSE Energy Supply LimitedEarlier contract | Fixed Term Fixed Price Framework for The Supply of Natural Gas & Electricity for Non Half Hourly Metered, Half Hourly Metered and Unmetered Suppliesnotice published Oct 2023 | Fixed Term Fixed Price Framework for the Supply of Natural Gas and Electricity for Non Half Hourly Metered, Half Hourly Metered and Unmetered Supplies | — | Matched as the earlier contract |
| Corona Energy Retail 4 LimitedEarlier contract | Fixed Term Fixed Price Framework for The Supply of Natural Gas & Electricity for Non Half Hourly Metered, Half Hourly Metered and Unmetered Suppliesnotice published Oct 2023 | Fixed Term Fixed Price Framework for the Supply of Natural Gas and Electricity for Non Half Hourly Metered, Half Hourly Metered and Unmetered Supplies | — | Matched as the earlier contract |
| RWE GENERATION UK PLCEarlier contract | Fixed Term Fixed Price Framework for The Supply of Natural Gas & Electricity for Non Half Hourly Metered, Half Hourly Metered and Unmetered Suppliesnotice published Oct 2023 | Fixed Term Fixed Price Framework for the Supply of Natural Gas and Electricity for Non Half Hourly Metered, Half Hourly Metered and Unmetered Supplies | — | Matched as the earlier contract |
| EcotricityEarlier contract | Fixed Term Fixed Price Framework for The Supply of Natural Gas & Electricity for Non Half Hourly Metered, Half Hourly Metered and Unmetered Suppliesnotice published Oct 2023 | Fixed Term Fixed Price Framework for the Supply of Natural Gas and Electricity for Non Half Hourly Metered, Half Hourly Metered and Unmetered Supplies | — | Matched as the earlier contract |
| Robin Hood Energy LtdEarlier contract | Fixed Term Fixed Price Framework for The Supply of Natural Gas & Electricity for Non Half Hourly Metered, Half Hourly Metered and Unmetered Suppliesnotice published Oct 2023 | Fixed Term Fixed Price Framework for the Supply of Natural Gas and Electricity for Non Half Hourly Metered, Half Hourly Metered and Unmetered Supplies | — | Matched as the earlier contract |
Who could compete for this lot? i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
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Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
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| £50m50 awards in 36m · last 1 months ago | 20 live · £32m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 27% below n=6 | |
| £4.9m22 awards in 36m · last 1 months ago | 3 live · £6.4m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=15 | |
| £17m5 awards in 36m · last 7 months ago | 5 live · £8.3bn iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=1 | |
SEFE Energy LimitedLarge | £252m32 awards in 36m · last this month | 7 live · £2.3m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=15 |
| £50m50 awards in 36m · last 1 months ago | 20 live · £32m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 27% below n=6 |
About this data
- Source. Official UK public procurement notices (Find a Tender), reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. New notices arrive through the day; the figures are rebuilt nightly.
- Two views, kept apart. The authority’s own track record and the wider market for the same kind of work sit side by side and are never mixed. Where the local picture is too thin, a figure widens to a broader market and says which one it used.
- Forecasts are labelled. The price forecast and its range, possible competitors and the earlier-work matches are our estimates from past awards: not published facts, not win chances and not price advice. Official notices do not say who is bidding.
- Every figure shows what it rests on. Not every notice publishes a bid count, a value or a delivery region, so each figure carries the number of records behind it, and one built on few records is marked as such. The on a figure explains it; the counting rules are in the methodology. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What this replaces i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
55% title match.
A past supplier may not bid again.
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Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
55% title match.
A past supplier may not bid again.
The prior contract this notice most likely re-tenders · matched by title and category (55% title match), the holder is not guaranteed to re-bid
Fixed Term Fixed Price Framework for The Supply of Natural Gas & Electricity for Non Half Hourly Metered, Half Hourly Metered and Unmetered Supplies, winner not published; no contract end date published.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Restricted procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Goods
- Notice status
- Open admission
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Dynamic market
- Who may use this agreement
- Any qualifying supplier may apply while the market is open
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 20 Nov 2024, 10:05 GMT
- Last source update
- 20 Nov 2024, 10:05 GMT
- Authority reference
Y25009- FTS notice number
2024/S 000-037461- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04bd1fFind a Tender
Publisher note: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. Please note this is a DPS and as such supplier submissions to join the preferred supplier listing will be accepted from the go live date of the opportunity For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://csg.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-West-Malling:-Petroleum-products%2C-fuel%2C-electricity-and-other-sources-of-energy./S78NN7526X To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://csg.delta-esourcing.com/respond/S78NN7526X GO Reference: GO-20241120-PRO-28591557
How to participate & submission route
Official notice- Requests to participate (first stage)
- —
- Admission period ends
- 31 Oct 2028
- Clarification deadline
- —
- Submission channel
- {"written"}
- Accepted languages
- en
Timeline
20 Nov 2024 → 31 Oct 2028 · 2 dates- Notice published20 Nov 2024, 10:05 GMT
- Today22 Oct 2026
- Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown31 Oct 2028
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Nothing awarded yet- Awards (0)
- No award published
- Contracts (0)
- No contract published
- Bid statistics
- No aggregate bid statistics published
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Commercial Services Kent LimitedReview body
- Commercial Services Kent LtdReview contact point
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice; the tender pack is on the portal.