Energy Procurement Services
Purchase cost-effective electricity, gas and water contracts to meet your energy needs
We carry out all of the energy procurement work to enable you to enter into the most suitable and cost effective utility contracts in what are highly complex and volatile commodity markets. Using our in-depth knowledge of these markets and the industry, our negotiation skills and meticulous attention to detail we will ensure that your contracts meet your needs and the unique challenges of your business.
Modern utility supply contracts are complex and demanding, requiring not just knowledge of individual businesses, but the varied offerings of utility suppliers. Using our daily contacts with suppliers, as well as our constant assessment and review of wholesale market pricing provided through independent sources, we have the tools, talent and trust to position you to succeed.
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The Energy Procurement Process
Determine Your Needs and Objectives
We will work with you to find out what exactly your business requires (minimum acceptable payment terms, electricity fuel mix etc). We will also discuss your long term plans and energy strategies for your business and properties. This will enable us determine when to tender and the ideal contract duration. We will also ensure that Notices of Termination are issued to existing suppliers and that they are accepted, preventing issues with supplier ‘termination windows’.
Selection of Tenders and Tariffs
Based on our knowledge of suppliers, billing records, efficiency and history of quality customer care, we will select companies to include on our tender list. For accounts on published tariffs, we make comparisons to help us identify the most economic tariffs for your business. Your portfolio will also be checked to determine if your individual supply contracts can be aligned with a common end date, which can create a larger volume agreement and get your organisation better contract rates.
Document Preparation
Tender documentation will be prepared promptly and efficiently in order to allow suppliers to prepare offers.
Analysis and Negotiation
Offers will be analysed by our team. We will then negotiate with existing and alternative suppliers in order to obtain the most favourable contracts on your behalf. Contracts will be meticulously checked and approved before being sent to you for your signature and we will liaise with the suppliers to resolve any errors or discrepancies.
Acceptance
Tender offers can change in a matter of hours due to the volatility of the energy markets. As a result, we will maintain a close line of communication with you to ensure that an approved offer can be accepted promptly.
Reporting
Once your tender is complete we will provide a report with the recommended offer and the potential saving you will achieve amongst other details.
Make the energy procurement process painless and easy – and save your business money in the process.
“Clifford Talbot, offer an end to end energy management solution from Procurement right through to Bill Validation so we can be confident we are paying the most competitive rates and our billing is accurate. Luke our dedicated account manager, is always on hand to help with any queries that may arise and provide us with direction when it comes looking at Government Grants/schemes.
Letting Clifford Talbot procure our Energy on our behalf and at the most competitive rates, has meant we can concentrate our efforts solely on running our business effectively.”
“The various landlords for whom we act have appreciated the direct and efficient manner in which your utility bureau and procurement services have operated. We have enjoyed the benefits of these services for more than five years now and will continue to recommend these to our clients.”
“Not only have Clifford Talbot Partnership realised excellent savings through procurement and bill validation, but they were very proactive in keeping open communications during our recent £30m refurbishment; something that could have seen large financial penalties levied by suppliers.
When this level of personal attention is combined with a service that is professional, prompt and knowledgeable, we are happy to say that we are very pleased with The Clifford Talbot Partnership, that we look forward to an ongoing relationship, and that we would recommend without hesitation.”
“Clifford Talbot have been managing our energy procurement and void management for almost 10 years and during that time, their level of service has been impeccable. Not only have we saved money based on their advice, we have saved a lot of administration time in not having to liaise with energy companies direct.
Nothing is too much trouble and requests are often turned around the same day. I couldn’t praise them enough.”
“Having used The Clifford Talbot Partnership for a procurement-only exercise in 2008, we were very impressed with their professionalism and results and so in 2009 we joined them on a full UBS basis. Not only have we seen further procurement savings in a very volatile market, but they also actively investigate other means of energy and money saving techniques such as analysing night-time usage and heating efficiency.
We are extremely impressed with their knowledge and professional delivery, and we have built up a strong, friendly relationship with them. We have no hesitation in recommending the Clifford Talbot Partnership to anybody looking to improve their business energy efficiency and reduce costs.”
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