Energy Procurement
Simplifying Energy Procurement
Managing energy procurement and validating supplier invoices can be complex and time-consuming.
Our team of experts helps businesses take control of their energy costs with tailored procurement strategies and a meticulous bill validation process, ensuring accuracy and savings.
Benefit from:
✔ Cost reduction through optimised energy contracts
✔ Transparency in billing and procurement
✔ Dedicated account management and support
✔ Expert analysis to identify overcharges
Procurement Services
Bill Validation
Peace of mind when your supplier bills are due.
Key Benefits:
- Identify and correct billing errors
- Recover overpayments quickly
- Automated tracking and reporting
Free Bill Validation Trial
For a limited time, we’re offering a no-obligation bill check for selected sites. See where hidden errors could be costing you – and save time, fast.

Procurement
Getting the best deals, without the hassle.
- Expert market analysis & risk management
- Flexible contract options to fit your business
- Transparent, cost-saving recommendations

Choose the right plan for your business needs

Partnership Package
- Dedicated account manager
- Annual contract reviews and renegotiation
- Budget estimation & consumption reports

Procure Plus Package
- 33-step bill validation process
- Invoice reconciliation & supplier dispute resolution
- Compliance checks (VAT, Climate Change Levy, etc.)
Metering
Upgrading or installing meters to give clarity on consumption.
- Smart meter installations and upgrades
- Sub-metering for detailed consumption breakdowns
- Online access to metering data
- Site visits and metering surveys

Tenant Billing
One supply with multiple users? Let us handle the billing.
Key Benefits:
- Monthly or quarterly billing for tenants
- Custom tariff setting
- Online portal access for easy payment tracking
- Reconciliation and debt management options

Stay ahead with expert insights
The Ultimate Guide to Smarter Energy Management.
Cut costs. Reduce admin. Stay compliant.
Managing utilities can be time-consuming and expensive – especially when billing errors, compliance pressures, and rising costs are involved.
Our free downloadable guide helps you take control with simple, actionable steps.
–Â Spot billing errors before they cost you
– Save up to 15% with smarter procurement
– Stay compliant with clear checklists and guidance
Clarity you can count on
As well as sharing our expertise, we’re open about how we’re paid – so you always know where you stand. Our fees are simple, straightforward, and agreed upfront, giving you complete confidence that there are no hidden extras.
Commission Rate per meter |
Gas |
Electricity |
Standing Charge |
£50/annum
|
£50/annum
|
Unit Rate Uplift
|
1p/kWh
|
1p/kWh
|
- All uplift is applied to the supplier invoices.
- Fees are paid directly to us by the supplier.
By being open about our maximum fee structure, we make sure you always know where you stand. It’s part of the trust we build with every client and supplier relationship.
What our clients and suppliers say about our Procurement Services
Data Energy has been an invaluable partner to Pinnacle over the past couple of years. During a period of uncertainty in the energy market, they have always provided clear and straightforward advice, ensuring we were well informed before making important decisions. Their in-depth expertise and proactive support have saved us significant time, particularly through their management of supplier interactions. This has streamlined our operations and allowed us to focus on other priorities. We wholeheartedly trust and recommend them as a reliable and knowledgeable partner and look forward to continuing a long and prosperous working relationship together in the years ahead.
Data Energy has consistently proven to be a fair and transparent partner in the energy procurement industry. Their unwavering commitment to providing clients with exceptional service is evident in every interaction. Data Energy offer reasonable and competitive commission rates, reflecting their dedication to delivering genuine value rather than maximising profit.
Data Energy has consistently gone the extra mile for us especially over the last year with Manda Latchford providing clear and transparent advice and been a delight to deal with. The last couple of years have, in the energy market, have been particularly volatile with prices fluctuating constantly. I appreciate that we are only a small user of energy, but it has been important that the best prices are obtained for our clients. Your help has been wonderful and dealing with Manda a pleasure.
Over the years, Data Energy has continually added high value to our service. During a highly volatile period in the energy market, they offered clear and transparent guidance, ensuring we fully understood our options before making any decisions. Their expertise and proactive support have saved leaseholders both time and money, they have also helped us save significant time by especially by managing supplier communications on our behalf, which has greatly enhanced our daily operations. They are a trusted partner we highly recommend.
Knowledge Zone
From MPANs to kWh, AMR to FiT – energy procurement has its fair share of jargon. Scroll through these two bite-sized guides to get clear on the essentials, cut through the confusion, and feel more confident navigating your energy data and contracts.
We’ve signed the REC Code of Practice
We’re proud to have signed the REC Code of Practice – a voluntary set of standards for Third Party Intermediaries (TPIs) like us. It’s all about transparency, fair treatment, and doing the right thing for you. It means we clearly show how we’re paid, explain your options in plain English, and always act in your best interests. While many providers aren’t signed up, we believe this level of openness should be the norm – not the exception. It’s just one more way we help you buy energy with confidence. Find out more about the Retail Energy Code.
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