Estimated Value
Up to £5,000,000
Deadline
4 August 2026
Published
8 July 2026
Type
goods
Overview
Provision of gas supplies to Academies in Yorkshire and the Humber Provision of metered gas supplies to Academies in Yorkshire and the Humber
AI Analysis
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This contract is for providing metered gas supplies to state‑run academies (schools) in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England.
Requirements
- Supplier must be a licensed gas provider in the UK
- Must have a valid Gas Safe Register certification
- Must be able to deliver gas to multiple academy sites across Yorkshire and the Humber
- Must comply with the UK Government’s Social Value and ESG guidelines
- Must demonstrate financial stability and appropriate insurance coverage
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Deliver metered gas to each academy according to their consumption forecasts
- Provide regular meter reading and billing services
- Ensure continuity of supply and manage any interruptions
- Report consumption data to the contracting authority on a monthly basis
- Offer customer support for academies regarding gas supply issues
How to Read This Tender
- 1Check the “Scope of Work” section to confirm exactly which academies and volumes are covered
- 2Look for any mandatory certifications (e.g., Gas Safe Register) and insurance limits in the eligibility criteria
- 3Note the contract length and any early‑termination clauses that could affect cash‑flow
- 4Pay attention to the pricing model – is it fixed‑price per unit, indexed, or a blended rate?
- 5Identify the submission deadline and required format (e‑tender portal, PDF, etc.)
Tips for Small Businesses
- Consider partnering with a larger gas distributor to meet volume requirements while retaining a subcontracting role
- Highlight any local community or sustainability initiatives to boost your social‑value score
- If the contract value is high, propose a phased rollout to reduce upfront risk and demonstrate capability
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DELTA ACADEMIES TRUSTKey Dates
Published
8 July 2026
Submission deadline
4 August 2026
Notice type
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Source
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