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CORE Education Trust – Electricity & Gas Fixed Supply Products 2026

CORE Education Trust · Education

In brief

CORE Education Trust awarded energy work to Drax Energy Solutions Limited and SEFE Energy Limited on 13 October 2026.

The notice gives a value of £2,989,896 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 1 October 2026.

It is split into 2 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

Through this tender, the Trust is seeking to appoint a reliable and experienced energy supplier(s) capable of supporting a multi-site portfolio with varied consumption profiles. Tenderers are expected to demonstrate competitive pricing, high-quality account management, robust and accurate billing, and a proactive approach to risk management and sustainability, aligning with the Trust’s operational and environmental objectives.

Lots

LotTradeValue
Electricity (REGO)
1 October 2026 to 30 September 2029
What this lot covers

The requirement is for the provision of fixed Electricity (REGO) in accordance with the specifications set out in the Invitation to Tender (ITT).

Energy and utilities£2,057,091
Gas (Brown)
1 October 2026 to 30 September 2029
What this lot covers

The requirement is for the provision of Fixed Natural Gas (Bown) in accordance with the specifications set out in the Invitation to Tender (ITT).

Energy and utilities£932,805

Who won

WinnerLotValueDates
Drax Energy Solutions Limited
5 bids received
Electricity (REGO)£2,057,091
Awarded 13 October 2026
SEFE Energy Limited
4 bids received
Gas (Brown)£932,805
Awarded 13 October 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 073844-2026
  2. Tender notice · UK4, notice 081293-2026
  3. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 096699-2026

About the buyer

CORE Education TrustLast 12 months

Procurements

3

Awards

3

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From notice 073844-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 4 August 2026, last updated 13 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 13 October 2026.