Official UK procurement notice
The Howard Partnership Trust – Electricity Fixed Supply Products
Authority: The Howard Partnership Trust (Public body)·On behalf of: Ginger Energy Limited
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionThe requirement is for the provision of fixed price electricity in accordance with the specifications set out in the Invitation to Tender (ITT). The contract is due to commence on 1 October 2026 and may include the addition of further sites during the term. The initial contract period is 36 months, with the option to extend, up to a maximum duration of 4 years. The procurement will be conducted in line with the Procurement Act 2023, ensuring a fair, transparent, and competitive process to identify the most advantageous tender for our client.
- The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 18 May 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: Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · value publishedLot #1AwardedRenewalPublished value£3,000,000
- 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).
Published sub-criteria (3)
- Service and Operation: 30%
- Product and Operational Processes: 30%
- Price: 40%
Published award criteria (3)
- Service and 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 and 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.
- 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 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 18 May 2030
- First published
- 18 May 2026, 20:16 BST
- Last source update
- 14 Jul 2026, 12:21 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 1 Jul 2026
- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-045565- Latest notice
- Contract award notice (UK6)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-069b74Find a Tender
- 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
- 18 Jun 2026, 16:00 BST
- Clarification deadline
- 18 Jun 2026, 16:00 BST
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Timeline
18 May 2026 → 1 Oct 2026 · 8 dates- Tender notice published160 days ago18 May 2026, 20:16 BST
- Clarification questions by129 days ago18 Jun 2026, 16:00 BST
- Submission deadline129 days ago18 Jun 2026, 16:00 BST
- Award decision expected by116 days ago1 Jul 2026, 23:59 BST
- Assessment summaries sent109 days ago9 Jul 2026, 00:00 BST
- Latest notice published103 days ago14 Jul 2026, 12:21 BST
- Standstill ends94 days ago23 Jul 2026, 23:59 BST
- Contract starts25 days ago1 Oct 2026, 00:00 BST
Notice history
5 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 18 May 2026- Tender notice published18 May 2026, 20:16 BSTUK4
- Tender notice published29 May 2026, 09:10 BSTUK4
- Contract award notice published14 Jul 2026, 12:21 BSTUK6
- Status changed to complete14 Jul 2026, 12:21 BST
- Contract signature expected24 Jul 2026, 23:59 BSTscheduled
Published amendments (1)
Adding in an additional document - Letter of Authority. Updated ITT - to reflect the additional document and requirement for it to be signed and returned as part of the submission. There is an additional submission requirement - to sign and return the LOA, which gives permission for Ginger Energy to act on behalf of The Howard Partnership Trust in the administration and validation of utility billi…
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONRAD ENERGY (TRADING) LIMITEDSMEProvision of fixed price electricity1 Oct 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: Additional sites could be included | £3,000,000 | 9 Jul 2026standstill to 23 Jul 2026 | Standstill |
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8final-stage tenders | 0 | 0 | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
2 public bodies on the noticeOther public bodies
- Ginger Energy LimitedProcuring entityWe are an independent energy consultancy running this tender on behalf of our client. Our role is to manage a fair, transparent, and compliant process in line with the Procurement Act 2023, ensuring the selection of the most advantageous supplier to meet our client's needs.
Bidders & participating suppliers
1 commercial party on the notice- Conrad Energy (Trading) LtdAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications (14)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Bidding documents and specifications Tender Support Document
- Bidding documents and specifications Letter of Authority (LOA)
- Bidding documents and specifications The Howard Partnership Trust - ITT v2.0
- Bidding documents and specifications ITT - Howard Partnership Trust
- Bidding documents and specifications Procurement Specific Questionnaire - PSQ
- Bidding documents and specifications Form of tender
- Bidding documents and specifications Tender Support Document
- Bidding documents and specifications Specification Questionnaire
Show 3 more documents
- Bidding documents and specifications Specification Questionnaire
- Bidding documents and specifications Procurement Specific Questionnaire - PSQ
- 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
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender