How can a Dynamic Marketplace maximise the value from your energy contracts?

The energy market has become increasingly volatile in recent years. Prices fluctuate, new suppliers have entered and exited the market, and regulatory changes continue to reshape how organisations procure energy.

For public sector organisations in particular, this creates a complex challenge: how to secure best value that protects public finances, while remaining fully compliant and adaptable to fast-moving change.

Traditional procurement routes can struggle to keep pace with this level of uncertainty. Static frameworks may limit access to emerging suppliers, innovative products, and more competitive pricing.

A Dynamic Marketplace (DMP) offers a flexible approach, helping you navigate market volatility, access a broader supplier base, and make informed procurement decisions that protect budgets.

What is a Dynamic Marketplace (DMP)?

A DMP is a compliant procurement route designed for sourcing future energy contracts. Unlike traditional frameworks, it operates with a continuously open and evolving supplier list.

This means:

• New suppliers can join at any time (provided they meet required standards)
• You gain access to a broader, more competitive supplier pool
• The marketplace reflects real-time changes in the energy sector
• Some suppliers within a DMP can also offer renewable matching products, with potential savings of up to £50,000 per year.

Why is it important?

Under the Procurement Act 2023, public sector organisations spending more than £207,720 on energy contracts must follow compliant procurement routes, typically either a DMP, a framework agreement, or a direct tender process.

Why choose a DMP?

A DMP is a compelling alternative to traditional frameworks in the context of today’s fast-moving and rapidly evolving energy market. It offers the following benefits:

• Expanding supplier base: New suppliers can join at any time, increasing competition and choice.
• Market adaptability: A DMP keeps you aligned during industry changes which are reshaping supplier offerings, such as Ofgem’s Market-wide Half-Hourly Settlement programme.
• More renewable options: Access a wider range of sustainable and renewable energy solutions.
• Customisation: Define your own evaluation criteria to suit organisational priorities.
• Wider competition: Engage suppliers beyond those available through static frameworks.

Compliance assurance

The solution has been thoroughly reviewed with legal specialists in public procurement, as well as experienced public sector procurement consultants. This ensures full compliance and confidence throughout the process.

A smarter route to market

By combining compliance, flexibility, and access to a wider supplier base, a DMP provides a streamlined and future-proofed approach to energy procurement, without adding complexity to your process.