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The Mill Academy - Energy Dynamic Market

The Mill Academy · Education

In brief

The Mill Academy is looking for suppliers for energy work (UK-wide).

The estimated value is £516,274 including VAT.

The contract runs for 2 years, starting 1 October 2026.

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

Bids close at midday, Tuesday 29 September 2026.

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

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: midday, Sunday 27 September 2026
Bids by: midday, Tuesday 29 September 2026

How bids are scored

Technical 30% · Price 70%

Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 8 bids per contract for energy contracts across the UK (from 429 awards in the last 12 months).

Dynamic purchasing system

Suppliers join a list the buyer can call on. You can usually apply at any time while it is open, and work is awarded later through smaller competitions between members.

What the notice says

Establishment of a Dynamic Market pursuant to section 34 of the Procurement Act 2023 for the physical supply of electricity and gas to all Authority sites along with associated invoicing and query management services.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 0 days?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is a contract of about £516,274 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in locations across the UK?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: www.find-tender.service.gov.uk.
Send clarification questions before midday, Sunday 27 September 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Tuesday 29 September 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

18 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 088576-2026

About the buyer

The Mill AcademyLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

All tenders and awards from The Mill Academy

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From notice 088576-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 18 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 27 September 2026.