Why buy from the National Public Sector Framework?
Following the expiration of the current Utilities Supplies and Services Framework Agreement let by CPC, this new framework agreement has been awarded to a single/sole supplier – SE First (Inenco) – an outcome of a fully regulated, above public procurement threshold tender exercise.
Inenco is the oldest energy consultancy in the UK and with over 50 years of energy management and sustainability experience. Inenco works with some of the largest organisations in the UK, specialising in the education and wider public sector, to reduce carbon emissions, optimise energy usage and implement effective energy cost procurement strategies to control costs.
Sustainable Energy First acquired Inenco in August 2024.
Utilities Supplies & Services Framework is split into 2 Lots:
Lot 1: Energy consultancy services for Gas, Electricity and Water procurement.
Lot 2: Sustainability consultancy services for Carbon Reporting, Decarbonisation and Energy-Efficiency.
For more information on the scope of services available under the agreement, please refer to the User Guide.
It was awarded on 21st October 2024 and runs to 20th October 2026 with a possible extension to 20th October 2028.
The framework provides added value throughout when compared to other public sector frameworks. The framework is:
Designed by experts
- This framework has been developed by experts in the field who have many years of operational experience across a range of public sector organisations
Comprehensive
- The framework is split into 5 lots and offers a wide choice of providers plus a one-stop-shop for all of your PPE and clothing needs
Safe
- The framework is compliant with The Public Contracts Regulations when it is used according to the guidance provided
- You can be sure that our list of pre-vetted suppliers are of the highest quality and have been through a rigorous selection process in order to get on to the framework
Supportive
- A dedicated help desk service is available to users of the framework. The service helps users to use the framework and offers advice on the mini-competition process and contract management issues. In addition to the help desk, the framework has a further competition support service which can:
- Undertake a further competition on behalf of a framework user (if the user doesn’t have the skills or the resources to undertake the further competition themselves)
Or:
- Provide a further competition documentation review service to ensure the documentation is fit for purpose prior to commencement of the further competition
Who can use the Framework
- Central Government, Local Government & Public Corporations
- Local Authorities
- Police, Fire & Rescue Services
- NHS Bodies in the UK
- Hospices in the UK
- Registered Social Landlords (Housing Associations)
- Third Sector and Charities in the United Kingdom
- Citizens Advice in the United Kingdom
- Non-Departmental Public Bodies
- National Parks Authorities
Supplier Directory
- Lot 1 - Energy Consultancy Services for Gas, Electricity and Water Procurement (1)
- Lot 2 - Sustainability Consultancy Services for Carbon Reporting, Decarbonisation and Energy-Efficiency (1)
How can I use this Framework
Please login or register to use this framework.
Crescent are part of the CPC and operate on a not-for-profit basis.
Contract Management
Should you require any further support with this framework please contact us:
- [email protected]
- 0161 974 0956