Switch My Utility Energy Procurement in the United Kingdom

1. SWITCH MY UTILITY We have the knowledge and technical experience to make your energy switching a smooth, friendly and efficient process. http://switchmyutility.co.uk/

2. ProcurementProcess Definition • The Procurement Process consists of the full cycle of activities (steps) to undertake to fulfil a specified need, starting from identification of the said need http://switchmyutility.co.uk/ http://switchmyutility.co.uk/

3. ProcurementSteps Identification of needs • List of goods (e.g. equipment, materials, plant, IT systems) • Types of works (large, small, very small) • Associated services: transport, distribution, training, maintenance http://switchmyutility.co.uk/

4. Procurement Steps(cont.) Project implementation plan: • Design and specification • Packaging: organizational implementation Schedule: time frame of implementation Bidding methods and documents: • Competitive methods Shopping methods Direct contracting http://switchmyutility.co.uk/

5. Procurement Steps(cont.) Advertising Bidding process • Issuance of bidding documents or request for quotations • Bid or quotations submission and opening • Bid or quotation evaluation http://switchmyutility.co.uk/

6. Procurement Steps(cont.) Contract and purchase order award: • Notification • Signature • Effectiveness Contract management: • Contract execution • Delivery, commissioning, acceptance Warranty • Maintenance period Need fulfilled http://switchmyutility.co.uk/

7. Competence Requirements in Procurement Process DETERMINING NEEDS: • Forecasting Requirements • Acquisition (procurement), Planning and Packaging • Initiating Procurement (requisition, budget approval) ANALYSIS OF REQUIREMENTS: • Preparation of Technical Specifications (goods / equipment) • Detailed Design and Drawings (Civil Works) • Terms of Reference (TOR) - (Services) http://switchmyutility.co.uk/

8. Competence Requirements in Procurement Process EXTENT OF COMPETITION • Sources of Supply (market research) • Lease vs. Purchase • Evaluation Factors (technical and commercial) • Method of Procurement (with or without pre-qualification) http://switchmyutility.co.uk/

9. CompetenceRequirements in Procurement Process - Bidding SELECTION FOR AWARD: • Subcontracting Requirements • Post-Qualification EXECUTING AWARD: • Preparing Awards • Debriefing • Protests by Bidders • Dealing with Fraud & Corruption http://switchmyutility.co.uk/

10. Competence Requirements in Procurement Process – Contract Execution ORGANIZATION • Contract Administration Planning • Consent to sub-contracts MONITORING AND RESOLUTION OF PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS • Monitoring, Inspection and Acceptance • Delays • Stop Works (Suspension of Works) • Remedies • Reporting Performance Problems / Contemporary record http://switchmyutility.co.uk/

11. Competence Requirements in Procurement Process – Contract Execution PROCEDURES - PAYMENT • Variation Orders • Progress Payment / Retention • Price Adjustment PROCEDURES - ACCOUNTING • Cost Accounting Systems PROCEDURES - MODIFICATION / OPTIONS • Contract Amendments http://switchmyutility.co.uk/

12. Competence Requirements in Procurement Process – Contract Execution PROCEDURES - TERMINATION • Termination for Default / Convenience • Warranty / Maintenance / Defects Notification Period • Contract close-out PROCEDURES - CLAIMS / DISPUTES • Claims • Dispute Settlement Procedures http://switchmyutility.co.uk/

13. For your enterprise or local, our energy procurement program offers: • Huge discount on the procurement fees for electricity.  • Invoices are tested for fitness and the new energy tariffs are carried out. • Certainty of budget and risk management. • Expert business analysis and market tracking for real time electricity. http://switchmyutility.co.uk/

14. Utility InvoiceValidation To ensure you are paying the correct amount for your utility usage, we can carry out a Utility InvoiceValidation. http://switchmyutility.co.uk/