Who are Utility Bidder?

Utility Bidder was established in 2009 by James Longley who saw a gap in the market for an effective hard working and transparent service to find the best utility tariffs for business. Originally known as Business Energy Consultants, the business has gone from strength to strength, building on values of unrivalled customer service, alongside a determination to offer above-and-beyond value to our clients and suppliers.

Let us do all the hard work for you and gain business energy prices from all of the major suppliers. Protect your bottom line by simply allowing us to provide quotes for your business utilities.

Our Credentials

Over the years, we have built a reputation for doing things properly, championing transparency, and supporting businesses through complex energy decisions. The strength of this commitment is reflected in the independent results and recognition we have earned.

Our contract live rate stands at 94.57%. This reflects our structured onboarding process, robust compliance checks and a highly trained team.

Long term customer loyalty

70% of customers return to us for future contracts, demonstrating the confidence and trust placed in our service.

A highly rated national consultancy

With a TrustScore of 4.7 out of 5 from more than 3,200 independent reviews, Utility Bidder holds the strongest review profile among major UK energy brokers. Our commitment to positive customer experience is also recognised in our Net Promoter Score of 66 out of 100.

Experienced and capable

With seventeen years of industry experience and around 20,000 commercial meters managed by our team, we bring the clarity, structure and market insight businesses need.

Invested in our people

Training is central to our culture. From compliance updates to market changes, our teams receive continuous development. We have held Investors in People Silver accreditation for four consecutive years, reflecting our commitment to workplace excellence.

Awards and industry recognition

We are proud to have been consistently recognised at the Energy Live Consultancy Awards (TELCA), one of the leading awards programmes for UK energy consultants.

2024

  • Finalist: Most Trusted Consultancy (SME)
  • Winner: Industry Expert, Chris Shaw

2023

  • Winner: Best Company to Work For
  • Finalist: Best Customer Service
  • Finalist: Industry Expert
  • Finalist: Do the Right Thing

2022

  • Winner: Consultancy of the Year (SME)
  • Finalist: Do the Right Thing
  • Finalist: Best Customer Service
  • Finalist: Most Trusted Consultancy

Highly Commended, Third Party Intermediary of the Year – Energy Awards 2022

2021

  • Finalist: Wellbeing and Diversity Award
  • Finalist: Best Customer Service

2020

  • Finalist: Most Trusted Consultancy
  • Finalist: Best Customer Service
  • Finalist: Do the Right Thing Award

2019

  • Winner: Best Customer Service
  • Winner: Consultancy of the Year (SME)

2018

  • Winner: Sales Leaders of the Year

2016

  • Winner: Best Customer Service

Our position in the industry

Utility Bidder is a multi award winning consultancy with private equity backing, offering both financial strength and the ambition to drive innovation within the market. Our reputation is supported by long standing supplier relationships, a large and experienced workforce and a strong operational infrastructure.

  • We are proud members of several respected bodies, including:
    Founding member of the ECA (Energy Consultants Association)
  • Member of the Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce

Values of #TEAMUB

1
Talent

Every individual at UB is talented, and we will build on these talents to become the best.

2
Energy

We don’t just ‘do a job’, we believe in what we do, and we are passionate about our work.

3
Accuracy

Right first time, every time by taking ownership and accountability.

4
Motivation

Incentivised, supported and trained to meet and exceed targets.

5
Unity

We all work together towards the same goal. All individuals, all departments, all locations.

6
Balance

We work hard and we play hard – achieving results and rewards, whilst maintaining high standards of professionalism.

Join our team on a journey to be the number one business energy consultancy.

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Response was very quick. quotes were very competitive and the advice from Liam was exactly what was needed. a great service!

Craig Smith

Having previously spoken with a rival broker whose consultants I felt were pressuring me into signing a contract immediately, Kirsty Schofield was a breath of air. She found a cheaper and shorter contract to suit my needs and was very friendly and efficient. She made renewing my energy contract a pleasant experience instead of a dreaded chore.”

Steph Howes

Don’t take our word! Listen to our customers