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A better energy solution for your schools

Your GCA L6 basket contract is being discontinued. Before you’re locked into another GCA (CCS) arrangement or left on out-of-contract rates, see how Fidelity Energy compares. We don’t just procure, we act as your dedicated energy consultant.

WHY NOW

Your basket contract is ending

The GCA L6 basket you’re in is being discontinued.

You’ve been recommended a new GCA (CCS) arrangement, which you must action yourself.

Before you commit, compare your options. The right choice could protect your budget.

Start your free energy tender

From first click to bespoke quotes in four simple steps.

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Fill out the form

Two minutes, no obligation. Tell us who you are and where you teach.

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We send your LOA

Our specialist schools procurement team sends a simple Letter of Authority to sign.

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We tender to 24+ suppliers

Your requirement goes to the whole market, compliantly, on your behalf.

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Receive your bespoke quotes

Clear, like-for-like options so you can choose with confidence.

Start a better energy journey

Request your free, no-obligation comparison. We’ll show you exactly how Fidelity Energy for Schools stacks up against your GCA (CCS) options, before you commit to anything.

✓Free and completely no-obligation
✓Public-sector compliant via the Dynamic Market
✓Takes two minutes to request
Harry Shambrook
YOUR DEDICATED CONSULTANT
Harry Shambrook
School Energy Consultant

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Compare your options

Same compliance, more value. See how the DfE’s GCA (CCS) buying service compares with Fidelity Energy for Schools.

What's included
Everything you need, side by side
GCA (CCS)
DfE buying service
Fidelity Energy for Schools
Dynamic Market
Public procurement compliant
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Pricing & benchmarking
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Account & contract management
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Onboarding support
✓
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Energy reporting dashboards
✓
✓
Fixed & flex contracts
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✓
Scope 1, 2 & 3 emissions reporting
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✓
Bill validation
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Dedicated bureau services with SLAs
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✓
Energy optimisation services
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✓
Active market monitoring & strategic buying *
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* The DfE/GCA service buys energy in stages on a rolling basis to reduce volatility, not necessarily at the lowest price. Fidelity Energy actively monitors the market and buys at strategic points.

AS FEATURED IN TES

The DfE’s claims don’t tell the whole story

Our CEO and ECA chair John Haw recently challenged the Department for Education over how its energy-buying service is described to schools. Here is what every school should know before switching.

“Energy under the scheme is purchased on a rolling basis, rather than bought when the time is right. Reducing volatility and securing best value are not the same thing.”

John Haw
CEO, Fidelity Energy · Chair, Energy Consultants Association (ECA)

“Bought when market conditions are right”

In reality, energy is bought in stages on a rolling basis to reduce volatility, not timed to secure the lowest price for your school.

“Schools are locked into broker contracts”

Misleading. Many broker-arranged deals are fixed-price contracts designed to protect schools from sudden price rises.

Procurement is only part of it

The DfE service only buys energy. Fidelity also validates bills, resolves disputes, rolls out smart meters and helps cut usage across every site.

Read the full report on TES →

More than just buying energy

A broker does what the DfE service can’t. Every Fidelity Energy for Schools contract includes:

Bill validation

We check every invoice line by line so your school never overpays.

Scope 1, 2 & 3 reporting

Carbon reporting ready for your sustainability and compliance duties.

Dedicated bureau & SLAs

A named team with guaranteed response times for queries and disputes.

Energy optimisation

Practical, funded ways to cut consumption and reduce your bills.

Active market monitoring

We buy at strategic points based on the market, not fixed pre-set dates.

Smart metering & site moves

Installs, upgrades and multi-site changes managed end to end.

Independent energy consultants for schools and the wider public sector. Procurement, bill validation, metering, reporting and ongoing account management.

Public-sector compliant via Dynamic Market
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