Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cd2-ca0f-722a-8b5e-c864c44cba1b/collective-energy-switching-scheme-market-engagement pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Collective Energy Switching Scheme - Market Engagement [Essex County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/essex-county-council) Estimated value Not stated Published 12 Oct 2023 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - 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 aim of the collective energy switching scheme is to enable residents to access competitive energy tariffs. Essex County Council (ECC) is therefore looking to engage a collective energy switching contractor to operate this service and deliver savings to residents in Essex based on their individual circumstances. The prospective contractor will be required to manage the entire collective energy switching scheme, from negotiating a group deal with utility providers, developing, and maintaining registration systems and promoting the service to encourage participation. Additionally, the contractor will be responsible for the full customer experience and be required to manage all complaints. The switching process needs to be easy to use, accessible to all households in Essex, and all data shall be managed in accordance with General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)2018 legislation. All electricity tariffs negotiated shall be renewable energy. If you feel that you can meet the Council's objectives and requirement, please submit an Intent to Respond, download the Market Engagement Pack and respond to the questionnaire in it. Further details and the Market Engagement Pack can be located via the Council's e-sourcing portal, ProContract: [procontract.due-north.com/Login](https://procontract.due-north.com/Login). Log in as a Supplier and search the following: DN694199 / Collective Energy Switching Scheme - Market Engagement. If you do not have an account, supplier registration is free of charge at [procontract.due-north.com/Register](https://procontract.due-north.com/Register) and it provides access to all current and forthcoming procurement opportunities for Essex County Council alongside several other public sector organisations. The deadline for the questionnaire responses is Wednesday 17th November 2023 at 4:00pm; all responses should be submitted via ProContract. 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