Buyer Name: Greenshaw Learning Trust
Buyer Address: Oru Sutton, Throwley Way, Sutton, UKI63, SM1 4AF, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Becky Maipambe (On behalf of Greenshaw)
Contact Email: becky.maipambe@gingerenergy.co.uk
Contact Telephone: +447494251795
Buyer Name: Ginger Energy
Buyer Address: 4 The Cloisters, 12 George Road, Edgbaston,, Birmingham, UKG31, B15 1NP, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Becky Maipambe
The requirement is for the provision of Gas & Electricity Flexible PIA Supply Products in accordance with the specifications set out in the Invitation to Tender (ITT). The contract is due to commence on 1 October 2026 and is for 36-months and may include the addition of further sites during the term. With the option to extend an additional 12 months, making a maximum Contract duration, including extensions, of 48 months. It will be at the sole discretion of the Authority to invoke the extension clause or not.
External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043219-2025
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lot Title: Brown Gas
Lot Description: This lot covers the supply of natural gas (brown gas) to the client’s portfolio under a flexible purchasing arrangement. The appointed supplier will provide a fully managed service, enabling the client to purchase gas volumes in tranches throughout the contract term to optimise price and risk exposure. The supplier will also manage all associated balancing, nominations, and transportation requirements, ensuring security of supply and compliance with industry regulations.
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Has Options: Yes
Lot 1 Options: Site additions in line with Procurement act 2023
Lot 1 Value: GBP 2,400,000
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 2,880,000
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-10-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 1 Contract End: 2029-09-30T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Service and Operation (30%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Product and Operational Processes (30%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (40%)
Lot Title: Renewable Electricity (REGO)
Lot Description: This lot covers the supply of 100% renewable electricity to the client’s portfolio, supported by Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin (REGO) certificates. The appointed supplier will deliver electricity under a flexible purchasing strategy, allowing the client to make incremental trades on the wholesale market to achieve cost efficiency while meeting sustainability objectives. The supplier will provide full REGO-backed assurance and reporting to evidence the renewable credentials of the electricity supplied.
Lot 2 Status: active
Lot 2 Has Options: Yes
Lot 2 Options: Site additions in line with Procurement act 2023
Lot 2 Value: GBP 6,000,000
Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 7,200,000
Lot 2 Contract Start: 2026-10-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 2 Contract End: 2029-09-30T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Service and Operation (30%)
Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Product and Operational Processes (30%)
Lot 2 Award Criterion (price): Price (40%)
Document Description: Letter of Authority
Document Description: Formal submission offer
Document Description: Pricing Template to be completed by Tenderers
Document Description: Questionnaire to ensure tenderers satisfy mandatory requirements
Document Description: Questionnaire used to evaluate tenderers
Document Description: Site details for Pricing
Document Description: Invitation to Tender
Document Description: Not published
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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