Business Energy Contracts That Protect Your Bottom Line

Energy procurement is the process of sourcing and negotiating business energy contracts on your behalf. It's important because energy is typically one of the largest controllable costs for businesses — procurement expertise can save 5-15% annually. Without expert guidance, most businesses accept supplier renewal offers without negotiation, miss optimal market windows, and overlook contract terms that could cost thousands.

Yes, absolutely. In fact, this is one of the key benefits of expert procurement. We typically recommend starting the process 6-12 months before your current contract expires. This gives us time to monitor market trends, assess the best renewal window, and lock in competitive rates before your current deal ends. Early renewal protects you from price spikes and gives you certainty.

We help with fixed-rate contracts (the most common for budget certainty), flexible/variable contracts, and combinations of both. We work with businesses of all sizes — from small offices to large industrial operations with complex multi-site needs. Whether you need electricity, gas, or both, we negotiate with 28+ suppliers to find the best fit for your usage, location, and business goals.

We save money through timing, negotiation, and transparency. First, we identify optimal market windows — locking in rates when prices are lower, not at peak. Second, we leverage relationships with 28+ suppliers to secure competitive bids suppliers wouldn't offer directly to customers. Third, we review all contract terms to eliminate hidden fees and unfavourable clauses. Finally, we ensure you're only paying for the energy you actually use — no overestimation or unnecessary charges.

No, we don't charge you a direct fee. We work on supplier commission — meaning our incentives are aligned with yours. We only benefit if we secure you a good deal. There are no hidden costs, no admin fees, and no surprise charges. Your savings are real, not offset by consultation fees.

Yes, absolutely. We work with single-site businesses and complex multi-site operations. If you have multiple locations, we can consolidate consumption data, negotiate better rates across all sites, and manage all contracts through one point of contact. We've handled everything from small offices to large hospitality groups and manufacturing facilities — complexity is what we do best.

Fixed-rate contracts protect you when prices rise (which is often), but if prices fall significantly, you could pay more than market rate. However, here's the trade-off: fixed contracts give you budget certainty — no surprises, no volatility. We help you weigh this risk when we recommend contract terms. Our goal is to lock in fair rates at optimal market windows, not bet on future price movements. If you're concerned about this, variable contracts are an alternative, though they come with price volatility risk.

Suppliers prioritise their own margins, not your savings. Going direct means you'll likely accept standard quotes without leverage. Procurement experts bring several advantages: we represent multiple suppliers (negotiating power), we understand market timing and pricing dynamics, we review every contract term for hidden costs, and we provide ongoing support. Businesses that negotiate alone typically leave 5-15% savings on the table. Our expertise pays for itself many times over.

You provide information and we complete an initial review, then send a Letter of Authority to request historical data from your existing supplier. They have a 5 working day SLA to provide this. We then tender to all applicable suppliers with a 5 day price SLA. We present all quotes the day they're received — these are valid on that date. If you need more time to decide, we request a price refresh on the new date to ensure current rates. Overall, expect 2-3 weeks from initial contact to your decision. If you start 6-12 months before your current contract expires, we have ample time to plan your renewal. If you're closer to expiry, we can work with your timeline.