Official UK procurement notice
LAT - Energy Advisor and Procurement Services Consultant Framework
Authority: Leigh Academies Trust (Education)·On behalf of: Echelon Consultancy
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionLeigh Academies Trust is seeking to establish a single-supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of Energy Consultancy Services. The Framework will be available for use by the Contracting Authority and a wide range of Authorised Users across the education sector and wider public sector. The Framework will cover, but is not limited to, the following services: Energy procurement and purchasing support, including the management of energy contracts and broker services Energy auditing, monitoring, and reporting Budget setting, bill validation, and invoice management Carbon and sustainability advisory services Regulatory compliance advice, including support with ESOS, SECR, and other legislative obligations Energy strategy development and implementation support Utility management and data analysis Support with renewable energy and decarbonisation initiatives The Framework will be established for a period of four years and will be awarded to a single supplier under an Open Procedure in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and associated Procurement Regulations 2024. Call-off contracts will be awarded via direct award without further competition. The Framework will be managed by Pretium Frameworks Limited as Framework Manager. Authorised Users will access the Framework via an Access Agreement. Call-off contracts awarded under this framework may be extended beyond the initial contract term. The maximum duration of any individual call-off contract, including any extensions, shall not exceed 10 years. The Authorised Users may exercise the right to extend at their sole discretion, provided that written notice is given to the Framework Provider no later than 1 month prior to the expiry of the then-current term. Extensions are subject to satisfactory performance, continued need, and budgetary approval. The Framework will be available to organisations throughout the UK, if the User is permitted to do so and not confined by geography. This Framework will be open to but not limited to:
- any entity within the same group of companies as Leigh Academies Trust from time to time (a “Leigh Academy”)
- any entity or joint venture company that Leigh Academies Trust or any other Leigh Academies Trust Member holds an interest in from time to time (a “Leigh Academies Trust JV”)
- any Social Housing Provider in the United Kingdom (excluding Leigh Academies Trust, Leigh Academies Trust Members and Leigh Academies Trust JVs)
- any national, regional or local health authority, including NHS Trusts
- any educational establishment, including but not limited to primary and secondary schools, further and higher education institutions, academies and free schools
- any other “contracting authority” in the UK as defined in the Procurement Act 2023; and
- any supply chain member of Leigh Academies Trust or of any of the above organisations
- and, in the case of the organisations listed in limbs (iii), (iv), (v), (vi) and (vii) above, who has entered into an Access Agreement with Leigh Academies Trust
- No preliminary market engagement: The Contracting Authority is satisfied that there is sufficient interest within the market.
CPV: Business and management consultancy services · Electrical services · Electricity · Energy and related services · Energy-management services · Gas distribution and related services · General management consultancy services · Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy · Professional services for the gas industry · Services related to the oil and gas industry
How this framework works
From the published notice- Type
- Open framework
- Call-offs
- call-offs are awarded directly to appointed suppliers, without further competition
- Places
- up to 1 suppliers
- Framework period
- 4 yrs from 29 Jul 2026
- Buyer regions
- UK
- Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
15% of call-off value · The cost of operating and administering the framework for Users will be recovered by Pretium through a management fee, based on the value of all sales procured through the Framework. This payment will be made by the framework supplier awarded the Framework and as such there will be no additional costs to any organisation for accessing the Framework. This management fee is deemed to be included in the rates and prices tendered. Service: Energy Procurement (% recovered from Consultants p/pkwh rate). Fee %: 15% Service: All other Consultancy services as detailed in the scope of works and included in rates. Fee %: 3.50%
Who may buy through it
This Framework will be open to but not limited to:
- any entity within the same group of companies as Leigh Academies Trust from time to time (a “Leigh Academy”)
- any entity or joint venture company that Leigh Academies Trust or any other Leigh Academies Trust Member holds an interest in from time to time (a “Leigh Academies Trust JV”)
- any educational establishment, including but not limited to Primary and Secondary schools, Further and Higher Education institutions, Academies and Free Schools
- any Social Housing Provider in the United Kingdom
- any national, regional or local health authority, including NHS Trusts
- any other “contracting authority” in the UK as defined in the Procurement Act 2023; and
- any supply chain member of Leigh Academies Trust or of any of the above organisations
- and, in the case of the organisations listed in limbs (iii), (iv), (v), (vi) and (vii) above, who has entered into an Access Agreement with Leigh Academies Trust
Published description of the framework
The Framework is established by Leigh Academies Trust as the Contracting Authority and is managed and administered on an ongoing basis by Pretium Frameworks Limited, acting as Framework Manager and Agent. The Framework consists of a single lot awarded to a single supplier. Call-off contracts are awarded by Award Without Further Competition, allowing Authorised Users to instruct the Framework Supplier directly without any further tender process. Authorised Users access the Framework by entering into an Access Agreement with Leigh Academies Trust and Pretium Frameworks. The Framework is open to organisations throughout the UK including educational establishments, social housing providers, NHS and health authorities, and any other contracting authority as defined under the Procurement Act 2023. Pretium Frameworks is responsible for overseeing strategic performance of the Framework Supplier, coordinating the signing of Access Agreements, and administering awards without further competition. Individual Authorised Users are responsible for administering their own call-off contracts and monitoring operational performance at contract level. The cost of administering the Framework is recovered by Pretium through a management fee based on the value of all sales procured through the Framework. This fee is paid by the Framework Supplier and is included within the rates tendered in the Price Schedule, meaning there are no additional costs to Authorised Users for accessing the Framework.
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · value publishedLot #1AwardedPublished value£40,000,000
- Economic & financial standing
Listed in the tender documents
- Technical & professional ability
Listed in the tender 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).
Published sub-criteria (2)
- Quality: 60%
- Commercial: 40%
Published award criteria (2)
- Quality
- Commercial
- Economic & financial standing
Listed in the tender documents
- Technical & professional ability
Listed in the tender documents
- Price carries 40 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 4 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
- “LAT - Energy Advisor and Procurement Services Consultant Framework” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 1 suppliers, not a single contract, and call-offs are awarded directly: getting appointed is the whole game.
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
- Services
- Notice status
- Cancelled
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- This Framework will be open to but not limited to: • any entity within the same group of companies as Leigh Academies Trust from time to time (a “Leigh Academy”) • any entity or joint venture company that Leigh Academies Trust or any other Leigh Academies Trust Member holds an interest in from time to time (a “Leigh Academies Trust JV”) • any educational establishment, including but not limited to Primary and Secondary schools, Further and Higher Education institutions, Academies and Free Schools • any Social Housing Provider in the United Kingdom • any national, regional or local health authority, including NHS Trusts • any other “contracting authority” in the UK as defined in the Procurement Act 2023; and • any supply chain member of Leigh Academies Trust or of any of the above organisations • and, in the case of the organisations listed in limbs (iii), (iv), (v), (vi) and (vii) above, who has entered into an Access Agreement with Leigh Academies Trust
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 3 Jun 2026, 16:31 BST
- Last source update
- 6 Oct 2026, 11:33 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 28 Jul 2026
- Authority reference
1400- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-052490- Latest notice
- Procurement termination notice (UK12)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06acc9Find a Tender
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 3 Jul 2026, 12:00 BST
- Clarification deadline
- 22 Jun 2026, 17:00 BST
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
- Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
call-off levy · 15% of call-off value · The cost of operating and administering the framework for Users will be recovered by Pretium through a management fee, based on the value of all sales procured through the Framework. This payment will be made by the framework supplier awarded the Framework and as such there will be no additional costs to any organisation for accessing the Framework. This management fee is deemed to be included in the rates and prices tendered. Service: Energy Procurement (% recovered from Consultants p/pkwh rate). Fee %: 15% Service: All other Consultancy services as detailed in the scope of works and included in rates. Fee %: 3.50%
Timeline
3 Jun 2026 → 6 Oct 2026 · 6 dates- Tender notice published146 days ago3 Jun 2026, 16:31 BST
- Clarification questions by127 days ago22 Jun 2026, 17:00 BST
- Admission / appointment period ends116 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown3 Jul 2026, 12:00 BST
- Award decision expected by90 days ago28 Jul 2026, 23:59 BST
- Contract starts90 days ago29 Jul 2026
- Latest notice published21 days ago6 Oct 2026, 11:33 BST
Notice history
3 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 3 Jun 2026- Tender notice published3 Jun 2026, 16:31 BSTUK4
- Procurement termination notice published6 Oct 2026, 11:33 BSTUK12
- Status changed to complete6 Oct 2026, 11:33 BST
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| supplier not published | — | 6 Oct 2026 | CancelledDue to additional DfE guidance the Contracting Authority has decided not to award the Framework |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
2 public bodies on the noticeOther public bodies
- Echelon ConsultancyProcess contact pointProcuring entityPrivate sector consultancy organisation appointed to establish the framework.
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Procurement termination notice Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender