Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
The Circle Trust
The Oval Offices C/O St Crispin's School, London Road,
Wokingham
RG40 1SS
Contact
Chris Felgate
chris.felgate@gingerenergy.co.uk
Telephone
+44 7788534552
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
11031096
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA35009
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
The Circle Trust - Power & Gas Fixed Supply Contracts
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71314000 - Energy and related services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Circle Trust (CT) are seeking tenders for the supply of Non Half Hourly electricity (NHH), Half Hourly electricity (HH) and Natural Gas supplies commencing April 2024.
A fixed price contract to run for up to 4 years.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £2,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
NHH & HH Electricity
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 09310000 - Electricity
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Currently South of England but may cover full UK
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of fixed electricity contract as per the ITT.
Start date is April 2024 with potential for site additions.
Maximum period of 4 years.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Service & Operation / Weighting: 40
Quality criterion - Name: Product & Operational Processes / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 April 2024
End date
31 March 2027
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Maximum extension to 31/03/2028
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Additional information can be found in the ITT and supporting documents
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Natural Gas
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 09123000 - Natural gas
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Currently South of England but may cover all of UK
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of fixed price natural gas contract as per the ITT.
Start date is April 2024 with potential for site additions.
Maximum period of 4 years.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Service & Operation / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Product & Operational / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 April 2024
End date
31 March 2027
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Maximum extension to 31/03/2028
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Additional information can be found in ITT and supporting documents
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
All parties wishing to tender must be OFGEM registered and hold GB supply licence
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.1) Information about a particular profession
Execution of the service is reserved to a particular profession
Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision
All parties wishing to tender must be OFGEM registered and hold GB supply licence
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
Accelerated procedure
Justification:
Accelerated procedure is required due to expiry date of current agreement being 6 months prior to previously informed. In addition current provider has presented a timely and efficient process under which to gain relevant data for the tendering process. A standard timeframe would cause the Trust financial detriment due to being out of a contracted position.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
18 March 2024
Local time
4:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
19 March 2024
Local time
8:00am
Place
Ginger Energy Limited, The Cloisters, George Road, Birmingham, B15 1NP
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure
To be opened by Chris Felgate (Director - Ginger Energy)& Joe Ewers (Client Delivery Manager- Ginger Energy). To be opened from online portal in isolation to ensure data security. The financial elements will be randomly allocated to either of the aforementioned parties for scoring in isolation to ensure that no undue treatment is allocated to any tender.
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: October 2027
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
six.3) Additional information
Additional information can be found in the ITT and supporting documentation.
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six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Public Procurement Review Service
Cabinet Office
London
publicprocurementreview@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 3450103503
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit