Scope
Reference
ETCP-2025-0020
Description
The Education Training Collective (Etc.) is seeking to appoint an experienced and fully accredited Utilities Broker to manage, procure, and advise on energy and water supply contracts across its group of colleges and training sites. The successful broker will deliver cost-effective, compliant, and sustainable utilities management covering gas, electricity, and water meter contracts.
Total value (estimated)
- £3,000,000 excluding VAT
- £3,150,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 26 January 2026 to 25 January 2029
- Possible extension to 25 January 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
1
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71314000 - Energy and related services
Submission
Enquiry deadline
15 December 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
22 December 2025, 4:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
12 January 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 70% |
| Price | Price | 30% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Contracting authority
The Education Training Collective
- UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN number): 10006341
Stockton Riverside College
Thornaby
TS176FB
United Kingdom
Email: phillip.iverson@the-etc.ac.uk
Website: http://www.the-etc.ac.uk
Region: UKC11 - Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government