Energy procurement
Protecting you against price shocks
Energy is critical for every business. Even if your company isn’t energy-intensive, how and when you purchase energy impacts your overheads and operations.
Effective utilities procurement can help you secure significant savings for your organisation, especially when you buy at the right time.
A strategic approach that accommodates your priorities
In volatile markets, managing long-term energy price risks is a challenge, not to mention the complications with securing a supply contract in the first place. An expert partner can help you navigate the intricate and instantaneous energy market landscape.
Making informed energy procurement decisions requires thorough evaluation of the options available to you regardless of market conditions. As the UK’s leading energy procurement consultants, we have the experience and expertise to support you.
Whether your goal is to protect your budget, generate savings or support your wider sustainability efforts, our experts will tailor a procurement solution to suit your corporate requirements.
We’ll take our time to understand your requirements and develop a tailored risk management strategy which covers all your bases, including electricity, gas, water, fuels, oil and environmental products.
Reactive to Resilient
A suite of procurement services
Our commercial services include:
Flexible risk managed solutions
Flexible risk managed solutionsFlexible procurement can be incredibly beneficial to any organisation.
Fixed price contracts
Fixed price contractsBudget certainty and protection against energy market volatility.
Compliant procurement frameworks
Compliant procurement frameworksPublic sector organisations can use a range of legally compliant frameworks for their energy procurement.
Market insight
Market insightA wealth of information, data and news to support the development and implementation of successful energy risk management strategies.
Green energy
Green energyHow has your organisation explored green and renewable energy procurement sources?
FAQs
An expert partner can help you make informed energy decisions, including the most advantageous times to buy electricity and gas.
Business energy procurement is divided into three categories: fixed, flexible and collective. Choosing which energy contract is best for your business depends on your priorities.
You should be looking at your renewal no less than 18 months ahead of your contract expiring to make the most of the dynamic market.
The best way to reduce energy costs is to cut down consumption. Effective metering and monitoring allow you to pinpoint any wastage and efficiency opportunities.
Every organisation has unique priorities when making procurement decisions, but the role of sustainability continues to grow as stakeholders and investors become more environmentally conscious.
Managing energy contracts depends on your arrangements: Whether you are making multiple purchasing decisions throughout your contract or fixing your rates for a certain period.
The energy market is subject to sudden price movements. Engaging an energy consultant allows you to make informed procurement decisions based on the current market.
Your energy procurement strategy must be bespoke: tailored to your requirements and flexible enough to respond to an ever-changing market.
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Finding the right contract for you
As the UK’s largest consultancy, with 30TWh under management, we have the resources to conduct the broadest possible market search. Our credibility in the industry and long-standing relationships with suppliers mean that we can often negotiate a better deal for clients.
If you’re approaching the end of your current energy contract, now is the time to act. Get in touch with our team to request a bespoke energy proposal or contact us to invite us to tender. We’ll work closely with you to ensure you achieve the best possible outcome for your business.
Claire Gibson
Director: Risk
“You can rely on the Inspired team to negotiate procurement contract terms. We will work closely with you to ensure your procurement strategy is tailored to your requirements, budget and appetite for risk.”
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Case Study
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Get in touch
Contact our procurement experts and we will work with you strategically to ensure your procurement strategy meets your energy cost objectives and sustainability efforts.