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including gas and electricity supplies, solar panels and water

Use DfE approved energy deals

Use DfE approved energy deals

When renewing energy contracts, academies must use DfE Energy for Schools or a DfE approved energy deal from YPO, West Mercia Energy or LASER. These deals are also available to LA maintained schools.


  • DfE Energy for Schools

    Energy for Schools helps state-funded schools and trusts switch to the same energy contract used by the DfE

    Provider: DfE

  • Education decarbonisation

    Decarbonisation expertise for schools

    Provider: West Mercia Energy

    Expires: 30 April 2028

  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points – Supply, installation, maintenance and consultancy

    This framework helps schools easily install electric vehicle charging points at competitive prices while supporting sustainability goals.

    Provider: CPC

    Expires: 12 September 2029

  • Electricity (for supply during 2024-2028)

    Metered and non-metered electricity

    Provider: ESPO

    Expires: 30 September 2028

  • Energy cost recovery services for schools

    Sourced by the DfE on behalf of schools and trusts, this service provides access to extensive energy bill audit and cost recovery services

    Provider: DfE

    Expires: 31 August 2027

  • Facilities supplies

    This framework includes (but is not limited to) electrical supplies, heating and ventilation equipment, maintenance and energy services.

    Provider: CPC

    Expires: 31 July 2027

  • Fixed and flexible electricity and gas frameworks

    A range of energy buying strategies for all needs and budgets

    Provider: Laser Energy

    Expires: 30 September 2028

  • Flexible electricity

    Supply of electricity on a flexible basis

    Provider: West Mercia Energy

    Expires: 31 March 2028

  • Flexible gas

    This gas framework provides fixed annual pricing for budget certainty, flexible purchasing options and a bill validation service.

    Provider: West Mercia Energy

    Expires: 31 March 2030

  • LED Lighting

    Buy LED lighting supply-only or with full project management options

    Provider: Laser Energy

    Expires: 31 March 2029

  • LED Lighting

    Replace outdated lighting systems and reduce your school's carbon footprint

    Provider: Lexica

    Expires: 05 January 2027

  • Low energy lighting DPS

    A dynamic purchasing system that enables schools to upgrade to energy efficient lighting throughout your buildings and grounds.

    Provider: YPO

    Expires: 23 February 2029

  • Mains gas 2023

    Supply of mains gas and services

    Provider: ESPO

    Expires: 31 March 2027

  • Solar photovoltaic

    A framework for buying solar panels, rooftop solar photovoltaic systems, installation services, and funding solutions.

    Provider: Laser Energy

    Expires: 31 August 2029

  • Supply and installation of Solar PV

    A framework that provides Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels that convert sunlight into electricity, supporting renewable energy and sustainability goals

    Provider: West Mercia Energy

    Expires: 03 May 2034

  • Supply of energy 2

    Supply of electricity and gas for schools

    Provider: GCA

    Expires: 20 February 2027

  • Supply of mains gas

    Buy mains gas with fixed or flexible pricing

    Provider: YPO

    Expires: 31 March 2029

  • Utilities supplies and services

    Expert support for all your school's energy needs

    Provider: CPC

    Expires: 20 October 2028

  • Water, wastewater and ancillary services

    This framework lets schools buy water supply, wastewater services, and related support services from a single retailer.

    Provider: YPO

    Expires: 31 August 2027