Utilities Supplies & Services

Crescent Purchasing Consortium has served notice to end its working relationship with Dukefield Energy. The notice period will end on the 7th of September 2024. The CPC will be working towards providing an alternative energy solution for our members. Please subscribe to our newsletter for further updates.

The agreement enables CPC members to procure gas and electricity supplies, as well as range of energy efficiency solutions, in full compliance with the Public Procurement Regulations. The additional services available through this agreement include:

· Supply of Metered and Unmetered Water, Metered and Unmetered Wastewater, Trade Effluent Services and Ancillary Services

· Energy Efficiency Solutions

· Onsite Generation– Solar Photovoltaics

· Onsite Generation – Heat Pumps

· Supply of Metering Services and Building Energy Management Software

Under the previous CPC Utilities agreement, institutions including schools, academies, colleges and universities saved over £3.2 million on their energy bills.

The framework is designed for the education sector and has a dedicated energy consultant, Dukefield Energy, who will source your energy and energy efficiency solutions from a range of suppliers.

Dukefield Energy will complete all the tendering work for you whilst providing market leading value across a range of different contract options and lengths to suit your institution’s needs: fully fixed, energy only, flexible and basket. Renewable energy supplies can also be sourced at no additional premium, a particular benefit for any institutions with sustainability objectives.

All quotations are provided for free and there is no pressure to proceed to purchase. Dukefield Energy welcomes the opportunity to beat any energy contract renewal offer for your school, academy, MAT, college or university.

Additional consultancy services

Dukefield Energy can also provide individual quotes for additional services such as:

· Streamlined energy and carbon reporting

· Display energy certificates

· Support with funding bids for future grants (Salix and Low Carbon)

· Energy management analysis

· Surveys and reports

· Behavioural change programmes for sustainability / energy efficiency

1. Make savings by getting best value prices and deals with no hidden costs, what you’re quoted is what you pay
2. Multi-competition tendering will be completed for you to source the most competitive quotes from multiple energy suppliers
3. Dukefield Energy constantly monitor market changes and trends to support you with insight into the best time to buy
4. Advice and support on the best contract options for your institution, a range of contract options are available to suit each member’s needs including fully fixed, energy only, flexible, basket and renewable.
5. Added value services at no extra cost including: bill validation, energy usage reporting, supplier and query management
6. Dedicated account manager support
7. Compliant with the UK Public Contracts Regulations

CPC member institutions can contact the Dukefield Energy Help Desk on 0345 4022 461 or email [email protected] to use this framework. Dukefield Energy will offer free no obligation advice and information on buying energy and make recommendations on your contract, duration and market timing.

A letter of authority (LOA) and copies of your energy supply point invoices and/or a supply information template will be required to provide you with a quotation for your gas or electricity contracts. (Example templates are in the Associated Documentation section).