Official UK procurement notice
The Howard Partnership Trust – Gas Fixed Supply Products Oct 2025
Authority: The Howard Partnership Trust (Public body)·On behalf of: Ginger Energy Limited
Sectors: Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy (09) Delivery: UK
Published estimate£1,600,000≈ £533k / year · £1,920,000 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 21 Jul 2025awarded 13 Aug 2025
Award (standstill) to CORONA ENERGY LIMITED
Contract term 3 yrsends 30 Sept 2028 · up to 30 Sept 2029 with extensions · starts 1 Oct 2025
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionThe requirement is for the provision of fixed price natural gas supply in accordance with the specifications set out in the Invitation to Tender (ITT). The contract is due to commence on 1 October 2025 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 29 Jun 2029, 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: Natural gas
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · value publishedLot #1AwardedRenewalPublished value£1,600,000
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
- 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).
How bids were scored
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.
Conditions of participation2
- 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 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
- Utilities
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Yes · next expected 29 Jun 2029
- First published
- 26 Jun 2025, 14:22 BST
- Last source update
- 14 Aug 2025, 09:32 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 1 Aug 2025
- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-035443- Latest notice
- Contract award notice (UK6)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-055443Find a Tender
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 21 Jul 2025, 16:00 BST
- Clarification deadline
- 14 Jul 2025, 16:00 BST
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release
Timeline
26 Jun 2025 → 1 Oct 2025 · 8 dates- Tender notice published26 Jun 2025, 14:22 BST
- Clarification questions by14 Jul 2025, 16:00 BST
- Submission deadline21 Jul 2025, 16:00 BST
- Award decision expected by1 Aug 2025, 23:59 BST
- Assessment summaries sent13 Aug 2025, 00:00 BST
- Latest notice published14 Aug 2025, 09:32 BST
- Standstill ends26 Aug 2025, 23:59 BST
- Contract starts386 days ago1 Oct 2025, 00:00 BST
Notice history
5 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 26 Jun 2025- Tender notice published26 Jun 2025, 14:22 BSTUK4
- Contract award notice published14 Aug 2025, 09:32 BSTUK6
- Status changed to complete14 Aug 2025, 09:32 BST
- Buyer details updated14 Aug 2025, 09:32 BST
- Contract signature expected29 Aug 2025, 23:59 BSTscheduled
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecastAwards 1
Awarded value £1,600,0001 award exc. VAT
Bids received 5
| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CORONA ENERGY LIMITED1 Oct 2025 – 30 Sept 2028 · up to 30 Sept 2029Extensions: 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. | £1,600,000 | 13 Aug 2025standstill to 26 Aug 2025 | Standstill |
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5final-stage tenders | 0 | 0 | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
3 public bodies on the noticeConsortium members and other public bodies
- Ginger EnergyProcuring entityThis tender is being managed on behalf of THPT 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 a wide variety of energy related services
- 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- Corona energyAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications (7)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Bidding documents and specifications Site Information for pricing
- Bidding documents and specifications Questionnaire used to evaluate tenderers
- Bidding documents and specifications Letter of Authority
- Bidding documents and specifications Questionnaire to ensure tenderers satisfy mandatory requirements.
- Bidding documents and specifications Invitation To Tender
Notices published for this procedure
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender