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Howard Partnership Trust - Fixed Gas Supply Products

The Howard Partnership Trust · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 04:58.

Opportunity overview

The 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 24 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.

Classification

  • CPV09123000 — Natural gas

Lots

  • Lot 1£1.6m

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-055311
Status
cancelled
Has Recurrence
Yes
Above Threshold
Yes
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
goods
How to submit
www.mytenders.co.uk
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Recurrence

Dates

Entry 1
Starts
29 Jun 2029, 23:59

Expected award period

Ends
1 Aug 2025, 23:59

Tender Period

Ends
21 Jul 2025, 16:00

Enquiry period

Ends
14 Jul 2025, 16:00

Special regime

utilities

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
cancelled
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Amount
1,600,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
1,920,000

Renewal

Description
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.

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Service and Operation
Type
quality
Description
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.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Product and Operational Processes
Type
quality
Description
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.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Name
Price
Type
price
Description
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.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
30 Sept 2027, 23:59
Starts
1 Oct 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
30 Sept 2029, 23:59

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
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.
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
The selection criteria are detailed within the procurement documents.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
09123000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Natural gas

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
L-10
Description
Letter Of Authority
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Entry 2
Id
L-11
Description
Structured set of questions used to gather information about Tenderers
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Entry 3
Id
L-12
Description
Site information to be used for pricing
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Entry 4
Id
L-13
Description
Questionnaire used to score tenderers
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Entry 5
Id
L-14
Description
Invitation to Tender
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Entry 6
Id
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Entry 7
Id
034941-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
25 Jun 2025, 10:13
Entry 8
Id
035111-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK12
Description
Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderCancellationNotice
Published
25 Jun 2025, 14:38

Planning and budget

No Engagement Notice Rationale
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.

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-COH-07597068
Name
The Howard Partnership Trust

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKJ25
Country
GB
Locality
Effingham
Postal Code
KT24 5JR
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Lower Road

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicUndertaking
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public undertaking

Identifier

Id
07597068
Scheme
GB-COH

Contact

Name
Derek Smith
Telephone
+447414607252
Organisation 2
Id
GB-COH-06889612
Name
Ginger Energy Limited
Role Details
We 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.

Roles

procuringEntity

Address

Region
UKG31
Country
GB
Locality
Birmingham
Postal Code
B15 1NP
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
4 The Cloisters 12 George Road, Edgbaston,

Details

Identifier

Id
06889612
Scheme
GB-COH

Contact

Name
Becky Maipambe
Telephone
+447494251795

Award information

Award 1
Id
1
Status
cancelled
Status Details
Raised in Error - will be republished
Final Status Date
25 Jun 2025, 00:00

Related lots

1

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Effingham · UKJ25 · KT24 5JR · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-055311-2025-06-25T14:38:15+01:00Tender notice on Find a Tender ·