Published date: 27 July 2016

Closed early engagement


Closing date: 23 February 2018

Contract summary

Industry

  • Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 09000000

Location of contract

North West

Procurement reference

LPOOL001-DN166815-33308868

Published date

27 July 2016

Closing date

23 February 2018

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

Liverpool City Council is seeking to partner with a fully Ofgem licenced supply company which will sell gas and electricity to both residential and business customers under the Council's Liverpool Energy Community Company (LECCy) brand essentially as a "white label" arrangement. Through this arrangement the Council wants to address 3 main aims:
1. Tackling Fuel Poverty;
2. Supporting Independent Living; and
3. Supporting Businesses.
The Council also has the following objectives:
• To offer a lower cost than other suppliers. It is envisaged that this will be achieved through a not for profit arrangement and by minimising overheads;
• To gain the innovation benefits from an early roll out of smart meters; and
• To provide high quality customer care.
As part of early market engagement, Liverpool City Council have provided draft procurement documentation, including draft service specification for review/comments in relation to understanding, feasibility, and vision of Liverpool City Council. Please note: All available information at this stage is available by registering on https://procontract.due-north.com and searching for tender reference DN166815 - Comments on the draft specification and associated procurement documentation are invited back by 5pm on 3rd August 2016.


About the buyer

Contact name

Daniel Cheetham

Address

4th Floor, Cunard Building
Liverpool
L3 1DS
UK

Telephone

+44 1512330592

Email

daniel.cheetham@liverpool.gov.uk

Website

http://www.liverpool.gov.uk