Choosing a business energy broker is one of those decisions that looks simple and rarely is. A good one tenders the market, lands you a fair rate, and quietly manages the renewal so you never slip on to punishing out-of-contract rates. A poor one adds an opaque margin to your unit rate, quotes a handful of suppliers, and disappears once the commission clears. The difference can be tens of thousands of pounds a year on a mid-sized energy bill.
The UK market is busy and lightly regulated, with dozens of credible brokers ranging from technology-led comparison sites for micro-businesses to account-managed consultancies for energy-intensive industrial sites. To cut through the marketing, we have done something most comparison articles do not: we have pulled the real company record for every broker on this list from Companies House and Red Flag Alert, so you can see how long each has genuinely traded and how sound the business behind the brand is, alongside our editorial read of how each one works.
A note on who is writing this. Purely Energy is itself a B2B energy broker, so we have a stake in this market. We have set out our reasoning and our criteria openly, included ourselves on the same terms, and avoided linking to any competitor. Judge the list on the facts, and judge us by the same standard we apply to everyone else.
The top 10 at a glance
Years trading and status are taken live from Companies House. Ranking reflects our editorial scoring against the criteria below, not a statement of fact about any company's quality.
| # | Broker | Location | Years trading | Status | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laser Energy | Kent | 20 years | Active | Councils, schools, the NHS and large organisations buying at scale |
| 2 | Love Energy Savings | Bolton | 18 years | Active | Owners who want a self-serve comparison they can run themselves |
| 3 | Smarter Business | Ringwood, Hampshire | 16 years | Active | Businesses wanting energy plus water and added management services |
| 4 | Utility Bidder | Corby, Northamptonshire | 16 years | Active | SMEs that want an account-managed switch rather than self-serve |
| 5 | Mitie Energy | London | n/a | Larger organisations wanting energy plus management and net zero | |
| 6 | Businesswise Solutions | Nelson, Lancashire | 16 years | Active | Energy-intensive manufacturers and large single sites |
| 7 | Resolve Energy | Liverpool | 14 years | Active | Multi-site businesses wanting negotiation plus account management |
| 8 | Exchange Utility | Bury, Greater Manchester | 10 years | Active | Small businesses comparing gas, electricity and water together |
| 9 | Northern Gas and Power | Gateshead | 13 years | Active | Larger users wanting detailed usage analysis and a strategy |
| 10 | Auditel | UK-wide network | 31 years | Active | Organisations managing energy alongside other overheads |
What a business energy broker actually does
A broker, formally a third-party intermediary, sits between your business and the energy suppliers. At a minimum they run a tender: they take your meter details and consumption, approach a panel of suppliers, and bring back comparable quotes. The better ones do far more than that. They time the purchase against the wholesale market, negotiate contract terms beyond the headline rate, validate your bills against the contract, manage queries with the supplier, and flag your renewal window months in advance.
That last point matters more than anything. The single most expensive mistake a business makes is letting a contract lapse and rolling on to out-of-contract or deemed rates, which commonly run 30 to 70 percent above a fixed price. A broker who genuinely manages your account is, in large part, insurance against that.
Almost all UK brokers are paid by commission: the supplier adds a small uplift to your unit rate and passes it to the broker. The model is legitimate and widespread, but it only works in your favour when the margin is disclosed. A transparent broker tells you, in pounds and pence and in writing, exactly what they earn. If a broker will not, that tells you most of what you need to know.
How we compiled and ranked this list
We are a broker ourselves, so we hold this list to a published standard rather than a popularity contest. Each broker is judged on four things, and the company-strength measure is grounded in filed facts, not marketing copy.
Transparency on commission
Whether the broker discloses its margin in writing, separately from the wholesale price and non-commodity costs, rather than burying the uplift in the unit rate.
Whole-of-market reach
How many suppliers the broker can genuinely tender. A panel of two or three is not the same as a real whole-of-market search.
Accreditation and governance
Memberships that carry obligations: B-Corp, ISO 27001 / 9001 / 14001, the Energy Ombudsman scheme and Ofgem's Confidence Code.
Company strength and stability
Years trading, company status and financial health, taken from Companies House and Red Flag Alert, so the comparison rests on filed facts, not marketing claims.
The 10 best business energy brokers in the UK
Laser Energy
Laser is one of the UK's larger energy-buying operations, with deep roots in the public sector. It procures gas and electricity at scale through flexible and framework arrangements for local authorities, schools, the NHS and other large organisations, and also works with private-sector clients. It operates through Commercial Services, a group owned by Kent County Council, which gives it unusual buying weight.
The model is aggregation and flexible purchasing rather than a quick online switch: many organisations buy together through compliant frameworks to access wholesale-linked pricing and shared risk management. For large or public-sector buyers that is a genuine advantage; a single small private site will usually find a dedicated SME broker more tailored. The company record below is for Commercial Services Kent Limited, the registered entity behind the Laser brand, which covers more than the energy division alone.
Company check
- Years trading
- 20 years
- Status
- Active
- Last accounts
- 30 March 2025
Source: Companies House, retrieved June 2026. Public-record data shown for transparency, not as financial advice.
Strengths
- Large-scale flexible and framework purchasing with real aggregation buying power.
- Long, established track record in public-sector energy procurement.
- Compliant framework routes that suit councils, schools and the NHS.
Worth checking
- Oriented to large organisations and the public sector, less geared to a single small site.
- Flexible and framework buying is more involved than a simple fixed-price switch.
Love Energy Savings
Love Energy Savings is a comparison-led platform that lets a business pull live prices from a panel of suppliers and switch online, with phone support if needed. It is one of the relatively few non-domestic comparison services accredited under Ofgem's Confidence Code, an independent standard for price-comparison accuracy and impartiality that is worth looking for.
Like other comparison platforms it earns a commission from the supplier rather than a fee from you, and the experience is geared towards micro and small businesses that know roughly what they want. Larger users who need bespoke flexible purchasing or detailed reporting will find a pure comparison tool lighter than a managed service.
Company check
- Years trading
- 18 years
- Status
- Active
- Last accounts
- 31 December 2024
Source: Companies House, retrieved June 2026. Public-record data shown for transparency, not as financial advice.
Strengths
- Ofgem Confidence Code accreditation for non-domestic comparison.
- Genuinely self-serve: you can compare and switch without a long sales call.
- Established Bolton-based business with a long trading record.
Worth checking
- A comparison tool, not a managed procurement service, so ongoing account management is lighter.
- Panel breadth varies; confirm how many suppliers are actually quoted.
Smarter Business
Smarter Business is a whole-of-market broker that runs comparisons across multiple supplier panels and layers on water procurement, bill validation and energy-management services. That combination suits a growing business that has outgrown a pure comparison site but is not yet large enough for a dedicated in-house energy manager.
It positions itself on breadth of search and added services rather than the lowest-touch online journey, so expect a more consultative, relationship-led process. As always with a commission model, the test is whether the margin and the size of the panel are both transparent.
Company check
- Years trading
- 16 years
- Status
- Active
- Last accounts
- 29 December 2024
Source: Companies House, retrieved June 2026. Public-record data shown for transparency, not as financial advice.
Strengths
- Whole-of-market search across a wide supplier panel.
- Adds water and energy-management services alongside gas and electricity.
- Consultative model that scales from SME up into the mid-market.
Worth checking
- More hands-on than a self-serve site, which some micro-businesses will not need.
- Confirm the commission and panel size in writing, as with any broker.
Utility Bidder
Utility Bidder is an SME-focused broker that handles procurement and supplier-switching across gas, electricity, water and connectivity, with a named-contact, account-managed style rather than a pure online tool. It has become part of the wider Bionic group, which gives it the backing of one of the larger players in the sector.
For a small business that would rather hand the whole renewal to someone and get a call back than work through a comparison screen, that managed approach is the draw. The usual diligence applies: ask how many suppliers are tendered and how the broker is paid.
Company check
- Years trading
- 16 years
- Status
- Active
- Last accounts
- 31 December 2024
Source: Companies House, retrieved June 2026. Public-record data shown for transparency, not as financial advice.
Strengths
- Account-managed service with a named contact, not just a web form.
- Multi-utility coverage for SMEs.
- Backed by a larger group following acquisition.
Worth checking
- A managed model can mean more sales contact than self-serve buyers want.
- Group ownership means the brand and the trading entity may differ; check the contracting party.
Mitie Energy
Mitie Energy is the energy and decarbonisation arm of Mitie, one of the UK's largest facilities-management companies and a listed business. It pairs energy procurement with energy management, metering and data, and net-zero and decarbonisation consultancy, typically for larger organisations and complex multi-site estates.
The appeal is breadth under one roof: a large, well-resourced provider that can buy your energy and also manage the assets, metering and carbon-reduction projects behind it. For a business that only wants a competitive contract, that full-service scope is likely more than it needs.
Strengths
- Backed by a large, listed facilities-management group.
- Energy procurement combined with management, metering and net-zero consultancy.
- Suited to complex, multi-site estates.
Worth checking
- Geared to larger organisations and full-service engagements.
- More than a small business chasing a simple, competitive contract requires.
- Trades as a division of the listed Mitie group, so it has no standalone Companies House record of its own.
Businesswise Solutions
Businesswise Solutions is an energy-management consultancy aimed squarely at energy-intensive sectors such as manufacturing, chemicals and food and drink. Alongside procurement it offers audits, monitoring and sustainability support, and is a member of the Energy Ombudsman scheme, which gives customers an independent route of escalation.
This is specialist territory: the firm is built for large, complex loads where small percentage savings translate into significant money and where compliance and carbon reporting matter. A small office or shop is not the target customer.
Company check
- Years trading
- 16 years
- Status
- Active
- Last accounts
- 31 December 2024
Source: Companies House, retrieved June 2026. Public-record data shown for transparency, not as financial advice.
Strengths
- Deep specialism in energy-intensive industrial users.
- Procurement plus audits, monitoring and sustainability support.
- Energy Ombudsman scheme member.
Worth checking
- Not aimed at micro or small businesses.
- A consultancy engagement is a bigger commitment than a one-off switch.
Resolve Energy
Resolve Energy is a procurement consultant that negotiates contracts and manages utilities across multiple customer sites, operating on a commission model and with an international presence. It positions itself between the lightweight comparison sites and the heavyweight industrial consultancies, serving SMEs and mid-market portfolios.
The pitch is hands-on account management: someone to run the tender, handle the paperwork and keep an eye on renewals across a portfolio. As ever, the questions that matter are panel breadth and transparent commission.
Company check
- Years trading
- 14 years
- Status
- Active
- Last accounts
- 30 July 2025
Source: Companies House, retrieved June 2026. Public-record data shown for transparency, not as financial advice.
Strengths
- Account-managed procurement across multi-site portfolios.
- Energy Ombudsman scheme member.
- Sits usefully between comparison sites and industrial consultancies.
Worth checking
- Commission model, so insist on a written margin.
- Less suited to a single micro-site that only wants a quick comparison.
Exchange Utility
Exchange Utility is a Bury-based broker offering price comparison and switching across gas, electricity and water for smaller businesses, funded by supplier-paid commission. It is a straightforward, multi-utility option for a micro or small business that wants one call to cover all three.
The proposition is breadth at the small-business end rather than deep strategic procurement. For a single site or a handful of meters that is often exactly enough; larger or more complex users will want a more analytical service.
Company check
- Years trading
- 10 years
- Status
- Active
- Last accounts
- 31 December 2024
Source: Companies House, retrieved June 2026. Public-record data shown for transparency, not as financial advice.
Strengths
- Covers gas, electricity and water in one place for small businesses.
- Simple, comparison-led switching.
- Long-standing presence in the SME market.
Worth checking
- Aimed at the smaller end, with lighter strategic support.
- Commission-funded, so confirm the margin before signing.
Northern Gas and Power
Northern Gas and Power is a procurement and energy-management consultancy that leans into data: detailed usage analysis, bespoke purchasing strategies and ongoing cost management, delivered from a Gateshead head office with an international footprint. It targets mid-market and larger industrial and commercial users rather than micro-businesses.
The consultancy model is a different proposition to a comparison site: more analysis, more account management and a longer relationship. That suits a complex or energy-intensive operation, where the value sits in strategy and risk management rather than a one-off rate.
Company check
- Years trading
- 13 years
- Status
- Active
- Last accounts
- 31 December 2024
Source: Companies House, retrieved June 2026. Public-record data shown for transparency, not as financial advice.
Strengths
- Analytical, consultancy-led approach for complex portfolios.
- Geared to mid-market and industrial and commercial users.
- International scale behind a UK head office.
Worth checking
- Overkill for a single small site that just needs a quick rate.
- A longer, relationship-led sales process than a self-serve tool.
Auditel
Auditel is a UK network of independent cost, procurement and energy-management consultants working under a single brand. Rather than a quick price comparison, it offers hands-on management of energy alongside other overheads such as telecoms, water and waste, with the emphasis on reducing and controlling cost across the whole business.
That suits an organisation that wants a longer-term advisory relationship spanning several cost areas, not just a one-off energy switch. As a consultant network, the experience depends on the individual consultant who manages your account, so it is worth understanding exactly who you will deal with.
Company check
- Years trading
- 31 years
- Status
- Active
- Last accounts
- 28 February 2025
Source: Companies House, retrieved June 2026. Public-record data shown for transparency, not as financial advice.
Strengths
- Manages energy alongside other overheads (telecoms, water, waste) as one cost programme.
- Advisory, account-managed relationship rather than a transactional switch.
- Established UK-wide network of cost-management consultants.
Worth checking
- A consultancy engagement, not a quick comparison or switch.
- Service can vary with the individual consultant who runs your account.
A transparent disclosure
Where Purely Energy fits
We publish this guide, so in the interest of the transparency we ask of others, here is where Purely Energy fits and why. We are an independent B2B energy consultancy and brokerage that works for the buyer, not the supplier. Every quote separates the wholesale price, non-commodity costs, the supplier's margin and our margin, so you always see exactly what you are paying us.
We tender across a panel of 30-plus suppliers for SME, mid-market and industrial and commercial users, and back the contract with account management, bill validation and contract-end reminders. We are B-Corp certified and hold ISO 27001, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 plus Cyber Essentials Plus. You should hold us to the same checks as everyone else on this page, and the live company data below comes from the same Companies House and Red Flag Alert sources.
Company check
- Years trading
- 5 years
- Status
- Active
- Last accounts
- 30 May 2025
Source: Companies House, retrieved June 2026. Public-record data shown for transparency, not as financial advice.
Strengths
- Full fee transparency: our margin is shown in writing on every quote.
- B-Corp certified with ISO 27001, 9001 and 14001, and Cyber Essentials Plus.
- Whole-of-market tendering across 30-plus suppliers, with ongoing account management.
Worth checking
- We are a broker in this market, so treat this entry as a transparent disclosure and judge us on the same criteria as the rest.
How to choose the right broker for your business
The honest answer to "who is best" is "it depends on your size and what you need". The market splits roughly three ways, and matching your business to the right tier matters more than chasing a name.
Micro and small businesses with one or a few sites usually want speed and a better rate. A comparison-led platform that lets you compare and switch quickly is often enough, provided the commission is disclosed. If you would rather hand the renewal over entirely, an account-managed SME broker suits better.
Mid-market businesses with several sites typically need consolidated billing, account management and reporting. Here the value shifts from the headline rate to the service: bill validation, a named contact, and a broker who tenders a wide panel and keeps on top of renewals across the portfolio.
Industrial and commercial users with large single sites or 50-plus meters need strategy, not just a switch: flexible purchasing, monitoring, half-hourly data analysis, and risk management. This is consultancy territory, where small percentage savings translate into significant money and where specialist sector experience earns its keep. Read our overview of business gas procurement and live market monitoring with Purely Insights for how the strategic end of the market works.
Red flags when choosing an energy broker
Most UK brokers are reputable, but the market is lightly regulated and a few are not. Walk away, or at least ask hard questions, if you see any of these.
- Commission or fee that is not shown in writing, separately from the unit rate.
- Pressure to sign the same day, or a rate that is only valid for a few hours.
- Only one or two suppliers ever quoted, despite a claim of whole-of-market.
- No itemised quote splitting wholesale, non-commodity costs, supplier margin and broker margin.
- A broad letter of authority that lets the broker act on your account indefinitely.
- No membership of a recognised code of practice or the Energy Ombudsman scheme.
- A very new company, or one with overdue accounts and no traceable trading history.
- Renewals handled automatically, with no fresh tender and no clear contract-end reminder.
How to vet any broker in five minutes
You do not need to take any broker's word, including ours. A few free public checks tell you how long a company has really traded and whether it is financially sound. These are the same sources behind the company-check boxes above.
- 1
Check how long they have actually traded
Search the company on the free Companies House register. The incorporation date is the real measure of how long the business has existed, and it often differs from the 'established in' year on the website. One broker on this page describes a long heritage but was only incorporated in 2023.
- 2
Confirm the company is active and current
Look for an active status, a registered office, and accounts and confirmation statements that are filed and not overdue. Overdue filings are a basic governance warning sign worth asking about.
- 3
Look at the financial health
Tools such as Red Flag Alert summarise a company's credit and risk position from its filed accounts. A weak score does not mean a broker will fail, but it is a reasonable thing to weigh before signing a multi-year arrangement.
- 4
Insist on a written margin
Ask for the broker's commission in pounds and pence, in writing, before you sign. A transparent broker provides it without hesitation.
Business energy brokers: questions answered
What does a business energy broker actually do?
A business energy broker runs a tender on your behalf across multiple suppliers, negotiates the contract, and handles the switch. A good broker also validates your bills, manages your account, and reminds you before your contract ends so you never roll on to expensive out-of-contract rates. The value is in the buying power, the market knowledge, and the admin they take off your desk.
How do energy brokers get paid?
Most UK business energy brokers are paid a commission by the supplier, usually as a small uplift added to the unit rate on your contract. There is nothing wrong with this model, but it should always be disclosed in writing. Ask any broker to show you their margin in pounds and pence, separately from the wholesale price, before you sign anything.
Who is the best business energy broker in the UK?
There is no single best broker for every business: the right choice depends on your size, your number of sites, and how much support you want. A micro-business often wants a fast comparison, while an energy-intensive manufacturer needs a consultancy. What every good broker shares is a written margin, a wide supplier panel, accreditations that carry obligations, and a sound, established company behind it. This guide ranks ten on exactly those measures.
How can I tell if an energy broker is reputable?
Check the company on the free Companies House register to confirm how long it has traded and that its accounts are filed and current. A risk tool such as Red Flag Alert adds a view of its financial health. Then look for membership of the Energy Ombudsman scheme and a recognised code of practice, and insist on a written breakdown of the broker's commission. A reputable broker provides all of this without pushing you to sign immediately.
How much can a business energy broker save me?
Savings depend on your current contract, your usage profile, and where wholesale prices sit when you buy. Across the UK B2B market, a well-run tender at the right point in your contract typically saves a business 15 to 30 percent against out-of-contract or poorly-timed rates. The biggest single saving is usually avoiding out-of-contract rates by tendering before your contract ends.
Is it better to use a broker or go direct to a supplier?
Going direct ties you to one supplier's prices and one renewal conversation. A broker tenders several suppliers at once, which creates competitive tension and usually a better rate, and takes on the negotiation and paperwork. The key is to use a broker that discloses its commission and runs a genuine whole-of-market tender, so you get the benefit of competition without an opaque markup.
The bottom line
There is no single best business energy broker, only the best one for your size, your sites and the level of service you want. What the good ones share is constant: a margin disclosed in writing, a genuine whole-of-market tender, accreditations that carry real obligations, and a sound, established company behind the brand. Run the Companies House and Red Flag Alert checks above on any broker before you sign, and insist on the margin in pounds and pence.
If you want a broker that puts all of that on the table by default, that is the standard we hold ourselves to. We will tender the market for you and show our margin on every quote, with no obligation.
Company data is drawn from the public Companies House register and from Red Flag Alert, retrieved June 2026, and is shown for transparency rather than as financial advice or a recommendation. Figures reflect the latest filings available and may change. Brokers are described from their own public positioning. Purely Energy is an independent B2B energy consultancy and does not own, or earn from, any other company named on this page, and does not link to them.