Scope
Reference
BDAT014
Description
Bradford Diocesan Academies Trust (BDAT) was set up in 2012 to support and sponsor Church of England Academies and other schools in Bradford and the surrounding areas on behalf of the Diocese of Leeds. We work with our schools to provide a network of support and challenge, so working together we can achieve our vision of improved outcomes and results for our children and young people.
BDAT are inviting firms that can provide Utilities (Electricity) to tender and the successful broker will be offered a preferred length contract in line with market prices.
3. Tender Requirements - Electricity (Utilities software)
3.1 Electricity that has MAT oversight.
3.2 Electricity bill checking;
3.3 Broker administration of contract.;
3.4 Live market conditions and advice.
3.5 Exportable data into excel
and Invoicing per location
Reports for SECR:
3.6 Breakdown of Gas & Electric for SECR.
Utilities Software Support
3.7 Telephone support
3.8 Email support
3.9 Live Chat support
3.10 Support for school level and Trust
Implementation Process - if new provider
3.11 Fully Managed service to transition to new energy provider.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027
- Possible extension to 31 March 2029
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
The Trust is seeking a preferred market price but offers should be for 12, 24 and 36 months. Tenderers should price submissions accordingly.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 09310000 - Electricity
Contract locations
- UKE41 - Bradford
Participation
Technical ability conditions of participation
The majority of BDAT schools have solar panels, energy providers will need to allow for this to be facilitated.
Submission
Tender submission deadline
29 August 2025, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
https://www.bdat-academies.org/introduction-to-bdat/tender-opportunities/
Bids should be submitted by email to BDAT CFO - Ashley.reed@bdat-academies.org
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
1 October 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 7 July 2028
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Pricing | Price | 80% |
| Support service for BDAT staff for electricity | Quality | 15% |
| Range of available reports, configurability and ease of access | Quality | 5% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Contracting authority
BRADFORD DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
- Companies House: 08258994
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGCR-6831-DBBX
2nd Floor, Jade Building, Albion Mills Albion Road
Bradford
BD10 9TQ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Ashley Reed
Telephone: +441274909120
Email: ashley.reed@bdat-academies.org
Website: https://www.bdat-academies.org/
Region: UKE41 - Bradford
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government