National Framework Agreement for the Supply of Electricity
Framework Description
Under F/021, NHS and public sector organisations buy wholesale electricity through Inspired Energy Ltd, the appointed partner on this national framework run by COCH Commercial Procurement Services at Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. It is a single framework, live until 31 March 2028. Buyers get flexible purchasing and portfolio management alongside supply.
Context & Use Case
Trusts use F/021 to buy electricity on competitive terms through flexible procurement, with Inspired Energy managing purchasing, risk and reporting. This reduces the time trusts spend on energy buying while supporting their energy strategies. Portfolio management and market intelligence help buyers decide when to buy and how to manage price risk.
Scope of Services
Wholesale electricity supply Flexible procurement services Risk management and reporting Market intelligence and advisory Portfolio management
Lots
Single framework
Who Can Apply
Inspired Energy Ltd is the appointed partner, so other energy brokers and consultancies cannot join this framework. Licensed electricity suppliers and energy management providers may be eligible when it is refreshed, likely around 31 March 2028.
Buyer Benefits
Energy is one of the largest non-pay costs for NHS trusts. F/021 gives them access to wholesale markets and expert risk management without running their own procurement. Buyers value price performance against the market, clear reporting, budget certainty and support with net zero planning.
Next Steps
Energy suppliers and management firms should track the 31 March 2028 end date and contact COCH Commercial Procurement Services, via its energy services frameworks page, about plans for the refresh. In the meantime, build public sector evidence of flexible procurement, risk management and reporting.
How Athena Can Help
This electricity framework runs through a single partner until 2028, so the next chance is the refresh. Athena's long-term bid planning helps energy firms prepare well before the tender is issued.
Our bid content and pricing models help you present risk management and price performance in a way evaluators can compare, and our framework horizon scanning highlights other public sector energy routes in the meantime. That keeps your evidence current for the 2028 refresh.
