Supply of electricity and ancillary services

This is a DfE-approved energy deal. All schools can use this deal to procure electricity including academy trusts. See the guidance on DfE approved energy deals here: guidance on DfE approved energy deals.

What it offers

• supply of half-hourly, non-half-hourly and unmetered electricity to suit schools of all sizes and metre types

• renewable electricity backed by Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin (REGO), so schools can evidence their use of certified green energy

• access to Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) arrangements, allowing schools with their own renewable generation (such as solar panels) to be paid for surplus electricity exported to the grid

Benefits

• gives schools access to specialist energy market expertise - helping them manage costs

• offers flexibility to choose fixed-price contracts for budget certainty or market-based purchasing supported by specialist energy market expertise

• helps schools meet sustainability and net-zero goals through renewable electricity options with clear environmental credentials

All frameworks and dynamic purchasing systems (DPS) offer

• compliance with the relevant procurement regulations
• suppliers pre-checked by the approved framework / DPS provider
• pre-agreed terms and conditions

Provider: YPO

Expires: 31 March 2027

Provider Reference: 1100