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We help large businesses secure competitive energy contracts, reduce risk, and control long-term costs.

  • Gain access to a personalised energy plan for energy intensive users
  • Choose from exclusive rates from leading UK suppliers
  • Use our team of experts to reduce costs and secure a better contract
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What Is Energy Procurement? 

Energy Procurement is the process of finding the best energy contracts and solutions for your business. Energy-intensive businesses use this process to secure better deals on their business energy and to track and manage their energy goals. These goals could include optimising energy spending, achieving net-zero, or implementing more renewable solutions.

We help you source the best commercial gas and commercial electricity prices, to meet sustainability targets, build efficiency plans and monitor market volatility.

 

"Navigating the energy market requires specialised knowledge and experience. Our team of energy procurement experts have a deep understanding of market dynamics, supplier relationships, and regulatory requirements. We are your trusted advisors, guiding you through the process and ensuring you get our best possible deal." - Clair Scott (CFO and COO)

How Much Can Our Customers Expect To Save?

We have a great ongoing relationship with many top UK energy suppliers, so we ensure our customers get a personalised energy solution that helps them achieve their business goals. Compare your business with the following to see what you can expect:

Property Management Business

Estimated Annual Savings:

£28,450

  • North West England
  • ~187,000 kWh P/A
  • Electricity

Based on a 24-month fixed-term contract that started on 01/2024, the figure above is a combined estimated annual savings by purchasing through us vs. their current supplier's out-of-contract variable price at the current contract end date. This is a unit rate and standing charge comparison only. Pricing is subject to international affairs and energy market trends.

Hospitality Business

Estimated Annual Savings:

£10,781

  • South West England
  • ~745,000 kWh P/A
  • Gas

Based on a 12-month fixed-term contract that started on 06/2024, the figure above is a combined estimated annual savings by purchasing through us vs. their current supplier's out-of-contract variable price at the current contract end date. This is a unit rate and standing charge comparison only. Pricing is subject to international affairs and energy market trends.

Farming & Agriculture Business

Estimated Annual Savings:

£35,572

  • South West England
  • ~500,000 kWh P/A
  • Electricity

Based on a 36-month fixed-term contract that started on 01/2024, the figure above is a combined estimated annual savings by purchasing through us vs. their current supplier's out-of-contract variable price at the current contract end date. This is a unit rate and standing charge comparison only. Pricing is subject to international affairs and energy market trends.

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Our Energy Procurement Services

Green & Renewable Energy

We support businesses in switching to renewable energy, helping them meet sustainability goals without compromising performance or cost.

Our green energy procurement includes:

  • 100% renewable electricity and green gas options
  • Tariffs backed by recognised schemes (e.g. REGO certificates)
  • Supplier comparisons tailored to your sustainability targets

Whether you're aiming to enhance your ESG profile or reduce emissions, we help you procure greener energy with confidence.

Fixed Price Contracts

Take control of your energy costs with fixed price agreements that remove uncertainty and allow for better long-term planning.

Benefits of our fixed price procurement:

  • Locked-in unit rates for the duration of your contract
  • Protection from wholesale market fluctuations
  • Market comparisons across trusted UK suppliers
  • Expert timing advice to secure the best available rates

Ideal for businesses looking to stabilise budgets and avoid unexpected energy cost increases.

 

Energy Cost Optimisation

Beyond procurement, we help businesses reduce unnecessary charges by reviewing energy billing practices, ensuring they only pay for what they use.

Our cost optimisation services include:

  • KVA (capacity) reviews to identify and correct over-allocated supply capacity
  • TCR (Targeted Charging Review) checks to minimise standing charges where possible
  • Bill audits to spot avoidable charges and inconsistencies
  • Guidance on how to lower non-commodity costs without switching suppliers

This service is ideal for businesses looking to reduce overheads, especially those operating across multiple sites or with varying energy demands.

Compliant Procurement Frameworks

We offer fully compliant procurement solutions for public sector bodies and regulated buyers, ensuring transparency and audit-readiness.

Our frameworks deliver:

  • Adherence to public procurement regulations (e.g. PCR 2015)
  • Pre-vetted suppliers and framework agreements
  • Competitive tendering handled on your behalf
  • Full audit trail and documentation for compliance purposes

Let us manage the complexity so you can stay focused on service delivery.

How Does Commercial Energy Procurement Work? 

The main objective of commercial energy procurement is to secure great energy rates with an energy supplier that can manage a large consumption user. This may involve understanding and implementing data management systems to understand how the company uses gas and electricity to identify savings and efficiencies. 

Whilst price is an important factor, other important considerations come into the decision-making process. For example, new supplier contracts must meet any sustainability targets, meet regulations and offer a data package that allows the company to make progress on their journey to becoming more sustainable. 

You may need to identify what type of energy meter you have to get the most accurate quote. For example, most large consumption users will have a half-hourly meter for their electricity. 

 

 

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Who Needs Energy Procurement?

Any business that uses energy will need a procurement strategy. There are lots of benefits to implementing an energy procurement process.

  • Saving money - the obvious one is saving as much money as possible. Even 1p off a unit rate can save a large consumption user hundreds of thousands, depending on usage.
  • Forecasting - we can help you forecast likely energy costs for the financial year ahead by obtaining your usage history.
  • Data management - we can work with you to secure a supplier with energy management software to help you find extra savings.
  • Better renewal process - implementing an energy procurement process means you will be very aware of what is going on in the market and will be able to make informed decisions on when to switch business energy.
  • Avoid hidden charges - with a strategy in place, you’re more likely to avoid any hidden charges, adding large amounts to your annual bill. 

What Is Price Tendering In Business? 

Tendering is a process where organisations invite bids from suppliers to provide goods or services for large projects. 

At Love Business, we submit your business case to our panel of suppliers so they can bid to win your contract. They will offer you their best and most competitive prices for you to choose from. 

Energy Procurement Contract Types

  • Flexible Approach Contract 

    This contract type is popular with energy procurement strategies as this involves buying gas and electric in bulk. Large consumption organisations may have cash set aside for energy bills and can get deals close or even at wholesale market rate. Bulk purchase often requires buying months or years ahead.

  • Pass-Through Contract

    Pass through contracts are for larger usage businesses that do not require price certainty. Similar to a variable tariff, costs may vary and you will take on more risk as prices may go up or down. You will have access to cheaper unit rates but may take on more administrative costs that are passed on from National Grid Levies, DUoS and Distribution Network Charges. These can change up to four times per year.

  • Fixed Contract

    A fixed price contract means that unit rates and standing charges will remain the same at the agreed amount until the contract end date. This is the same type of contract you will find with smaller business energy contracts and is still valuable for any size business that wants the security of fixed costs. 

  • Blended Contract 

    This allows businesses to extend their current contract at the same or a lower rate than what has been agreed. Some suppliers are offering these types of deals for businesses who may have agreed to a deal when energy prices have been higher.

    You may end up paying more overall and companies with an energy procurement strategy in place will likely avoid this. 

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How Energy Procurement Varies By Industry 

Depending on the industry the organisation is operating in, it may require specific processes that must be met when procuring products and services. This is no different for the energy supply. 

Energy Procurement For Schools & Education 

The government outlines a framework for procurement that should be followed. Here’s how it is broken down: 

  • Have a framework agreement - most schools and educational institutions will have this in place. This pre-agrees terms and conditions and legal protections. 
  • Get at least 3 quotes from suppliers - when you compare business energy suppliers with us, you will get more than 3 quotes from a panel of trusted UK suppliers. You’re in safe hands and will have checked this box. 

Energy procurement for manufacturing, warehouses and various other energy-intensive industries should follow similar guidelines; with the addition of making a list of desirable features. This may include energy management software and other renewable goals.