- Starting Date
- 21/10/2024
- Ending Date
- 20/10/2026
- Extended End Date
- 20/10/2028
- Tender Reference
- CPC/MN/01/2024
- Description
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Following the expiration of the current Utilities Supplies and Services Framework Agreement let by CPC, this new framework agreement has been awarded to a single/sole supplier - Sustainable Energy First (Inenco)- an outcome of a fully regulated, above public procurement threshold tender exercise.
Sustainable Energy First are a B Corp Certified, sustainability and utilities specialist, based in the Lytham St Annes in the Northwest of England. Together with their recent acquisition in August 2024 of business utility & sustainability consultancy, Inenco, have over 50 years of experience in energy and business utility management, and now operate as the largest privately owned sustainability consultancy in the UK.
Utilities Supplies & Services Framework is split into 2 Lots:
Lot 1: Energy consultancy services for Gas, Electricity and Water procurement.
Lot 2: Sustainability consultancy services for Carbon Reporting, Decarbonisation and Energy-Efficiency.
For more information on the scope of services available under the agreement, please refer to the User Guide.
- Benefits
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- Compliant with Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015)
- Choice of Provider
- Time Saving & Easy to Use
- CPC Contract Manager Assistance & Support
- Framework Specific User Guide
- Using this framework supports our Giving Back initiative. Our charity's focus is on SEND, wellbeing and absenteeism
- How to Use
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For an initial conversation with a Sustainable Energy First Consultant, please contact them by telephone at: 0845 1463626
When progressing with attaining a quotations under either of the Lots, please send your completed Data Collection Spreadsheet to the dedicated CPC inbox: cpc@sefirst.com
SE First will review the information and contact you. The Energy Consultants will help you to decide what services you wish to contract and map out the best approach for your organisation.
For more information on how to use this Framework agreement, please refer to the User Guide in the documentation section below. - Associated Documentation
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Contracting TimelineThe template would assist Members in understanding the process map and timescales for contracting.
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Framework User Guide EssentialThis is required reading if you are considering using this framework. It tells you everything you need to know about the panel of providers, eligibility, running the mini-competition process, and evaluating bids.
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Data Collection Spreadsheet EssentialThe template would assist Members in compiling the Energy Supply information needed to facilitate an energy supply quotation.
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- Contract Manager
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The contracting authority for this Framework is Crescent Purchasing Consortium.
Katherine Rose Orme
Procurement Manager
The Department for Education (DfE) recommend this Framework to Schools and Academies.