Energy Framework for schools

Choice, transparency, compliance and green energy

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Supporting informed choices, transparency, compliance and sustainability!

A new energy framework for schools in partnership with ISBL

Schools, academies and Trusts are facing increasing challenges, including rising energy costs, market volatility and demanding sustainability targets. To help address these issues, we’ve worked with the Institute of School Business Leaders (ISBL) to develop a compliant energy procurement framework designed to support effective planning, transparency and budget management.

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Making an impact in education

20+

years of industry experience

~3,000

education customers

200

energy and sustainability experts

A trusted partner to schools

Need support for your school?

Gain clarity, confidence and control

Why choose the Zenergi ISBL energy framework?

Fully compliant and transparent

Procured under the Procurement Act 2023 with full legal oversight, ensuring a transparent and secure process from start to finish.

Best value through competitive pricing

Access a mini-tender process with 12 pre-approved suppliers for competitive pricing.

Fixed or flex? You choose

To support budget certainty we can offer fixed contracts, alternatively, for those seeking both cost control and trading flexibility, ZenFlex Secure offers the ideal solution, spreading purchasing over time to avoid short-term market volatility while optimising long-term value.

Built for sustainability

All electricity supplied is from 100% renewable sources, with expert guidance to help embed sustainability, reduce emissions, and progress your net zero strategy.

Real-time insights and intelligent monitoring

With our Portal, gain instant access to energy data, and take control of your energy usage and spend. With key features including comprehensive reporting and data exports, simple meter read submissions, bulk bill downloads and access control for multi-site organisations, you’ll have all the information at your fingertips for accurate forecasting and budget tracking.

Bill validation for confidence in every invoice

We validate energy bills against your contract and usage, identifying and resolving discrepancies directly with the supplier and recovering any overpayments for you.

Comprehensive support beyond procurement

From contract tendering and meter registration to bill validation, supplier liaison, and post-contract support, we’re with you every step of the way. And if you’re interested in tracking market changes, benchmarking usage, or engaging students through social value initiatives, Zenergi delivers expert support to help you achieve your energy, carbon reduction and cost saving goals.

What’s the process?

Understand your options

We’re happy to benchmark a quote – no assumptions, no obligations.

Authorise us to act on your behalf

All we need is a simple Letter of Authority (LoA) for us to use for discussions with suppliers and to gather any relevant information.

Receive tailored supplier quotes

We'll gather prices from our panel of pre-approved suppliers and present them back to you with our recommendation.

Finalise and proceed

If you'd like to proceed, we'll provide the supplier contract and Framework Participation Agreement, ensuring a trusted, compliant procurement route for your school.

The benefits you’ll see

Pricing transparency and budget certainty

Choose fixed or flexible pricing to balance budget control with market timing, guided by expert market insights.

Time savings

We act as your outsourced energy team, handling setup, supplier management and issues to save you time and avoid delays.

Enhanced efficiency

Beyond procurement, we validate bills for errors and give you easy access to powerful data through our user-friendly Portal.

Support for your sustainability goals

100% renewable electricity and expert support for net zero and carbon reporting. Our Greener Schools Index and ISBL-accredited training help school leaders track progress and drive real change.

Trusted by schools, proven results

Helping Brigshaw Learning Partnership save £18,000 on energy costs.

We helped Brigshaw Learning Partnership move away from a Public Buying Organisation (PBO) framework to a fully managed energy service. The result? A 28% saving on their gas contract, plus ongoing expert support. With this transition, the Trust is not only saving money but also unlocking new opportunities for smarter energy management.

Brigshaw Learning Partnership moved from buying through a framework to a broker arrangement. We have made significant savings and are enjoying the added benefit services and advice from Zenergi."

Tiana Walker Finance Director | Brigshaw Learning Partnership

Identifying hidden costs and reclaiming energy bill overpayments.

When Broad Horizons Education Trust chose us to manage energy procurement across all its schools, they gained more than just competitive contracts. During onboarding, we identified years of incorrect charges at multiple sites, and our team stepped in to recover the overpayments.

Not only has Zenergi delivered significant value by obtaining a refund for historic overpayments, but we can access the full range of services from an organisation that understands our requirements."

Chief Operating Officer | Broad Horizons Education Trust

How we support schools

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Leigh Academies Trust saves £500,000+ through flexible energy purchasing.

Discover how a 10+ year partnership helped one of the country’s largest and most established Multi-Academy Trusts navigate a turbulent energy market

Achieved savings: Year one

399,311

Forecast savings: Year two

200,287

Forecast savings: Year three

43,511

Simplifying energy procurement and unlocking savings for Holy Cross Catholic MAC.

An integrated approach to energy management delivered transparency, cost savings and sustainability insights across a seven-school Trust.

Helping Brigshaw Learning Partnership save £18,000 on energy costs.

Discover how we reduced energy costs by over 28% a year with a comprehensive energy procurement and management service.

Identifying hidden costs and reclaiming energy bill overpayments.

Discover how we helped Broad Horizons Education Trust identify and recover significant billing overcharges, whilst streamlining their energy management protocol.

How the Alpha Trust secured a £402,000 grant.

With our support, the Alpha Trust reduced the environmental footprint of its Essex schools by unlocking vital funding for energy efficiency projects.

Low Carbon Skills Fund (LCSF) grant awarded

249,000

Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) grant awarded

153,000

How we found savings of more than 25% for Cheam Fields Primary Academy

Annual A/C operating cost

15,292

How we overturned a £14,000 water bill for Ravensdale Junior School.

Learn how persistence from our Bill Validation and Water Procurement teams helped avoid a huge water bill after a school fire.

Links Academy powers annual savings of more than £16,000.

Annual savings of £16,000+ for Links Academy schools.

Cost saving total

16,6367

Making utility management easy for North Essex Schools Partnership

Find out how 17 schools gained peace of mind and simplified energy and water management.

Powering a lasting partnership with Penwortham Girls’ High School

Learn how we helped safeguard this school’s energy budget and free up staff time, with our sought-after energy procurement service.

Greener transport: helping Gregory Group meet ambitious goals.

A science-led partnership with one of the UK’s largest transport groups that led to impressive net zero acceleration.

Harry Eaves

Senior Energy Consultant

Zenergi

Discover how our energy audits highlighted £94,955 of annual savings for Aldermore Bank.

Total carbon saving

172.6

tCO₂e

Reading Borough Council: Future-proofing buildings to comply with 2030 energy efficiency targets.

Zenergi carried out the delivery of commercial Energy Performance Certificates for 52 properties in Reading to meet compliance with the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards.

How Woodbridge High School saved more than £12,000 on energy costs.

Explore how our guidance and competitive tender process helped the school break free from its Local Authority framework with confidence.

£40,000 saved for Windmill Care.

When an existing energy supplier attempted to retrieve £45,000 from Windmill Care due to an error, our experts were quickly on the case. The result? £45,000 cut to just £5,000.

Rebecca Thomson

Director of Service Delivery

Zenergi

Our decade of trusted utilities management with Radwinter Primary School

Discover how we built a partnership that drives value and supports the community.

£65,580 grant fund success for First Federation Trust

See how our longstanding partnership has helped a multi-academy trust secure maximum grant funding to cut energy costs, reduce carbon emissions and future-proof sustainability.

Transport for Greater Manchester: Fast-tracking decarbonisation and net zero targets.

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is the local government body responsible for delivering Greater Manchester’s transport strategy and commitments.

Financial gains for E-ACT through flexible energy procurement.

With 19% in savings made so far, find out how we enabled a multi-academy trust to reduce energy overheads through proactive market trading.

Victoria Point: Minimising energy use and providing electric vehicle charging points for luxury development

Victoria Point is a development of 216 luxury apartments located in the heart of Ashford, close to Ashford International Train Station. As a significant development in the local community, the developer, Elevate Property Group, recognised its responsibility to demonstrate that it is playing its part in committing to proactive carbon reduction initiatives that mitigate climate change.

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