Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c26-7a99-73e0-84e6-15193c0aa155/gb-chelmsford-0599-energy-switching-partner-for-the-essex-energy-switch closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # GB-Chelmsford: 0599 - Energy Switching Partner for the 'Essex Energy Switch' [Essex County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/essex-county-council) Estimated value £50,000 to £100,000 Published 24 Oct 2018 Deadline Closed 12 Nov 2018 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Authority are seeking a successful Contractor who will deliver our Energy Switch strategy by developing, promoting and operating a high-quality service on behalf of Essex County Council ("the Authority") that enables the residents and commercial businesses (via a bureau service) of Essex to: 1.Switch gas and/or electricity providers and, 2.Reduce energy costs based on their individual circumstances and, 3.Support the Authority in its aim to reduce fuel poverty within the County of Essex. The Contractor shall be responsible for all costs and project management required to deliver the services within this Contract. The Authority will not be responsible for any costs incurred by the Contractor and the services will be paid for by the Contractors proportion of the switching fee it receives from the energy supplier.The Authority is seeking a rebate from the Contractor for each switch completed and the Contractor. The Authority requires the Contractor to run a single switching event in spring 2019. Further events will be at the Authority's sole discretion, however, the Contractor should be able to provide up to a maximum of 4 events per Contract Year. The parties shall work together to agree a forward plan of switching events and the Authority shall give no less than 2 months' notice for an event to take place. The Agreement term for this agreement with be 3 year(s) with an option to extend for a period of up to 24 month(s). The decision to extend the Agreement with is at the sole discretion of Essex County Council. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. Potential Bidders are to note that the closing date for submission is 12:00 noon on 12th November 2018. Submissions are to be completed on [delta-esourcing.com/respond/Y5SN95PDCY](https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/Y5SN95PDCY). Read full description ## CPV classification Energy-management services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/79b9bf72-6c98-4ffc-b304-c35cf35d2c6f) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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