For SMEs
SME Business Energy: Electricity and Gas
Fixed electricity and gas contracts for SMEs using under 100,000 kWh a year. We place with 19 suppliers, our online quote prices 18 of them in under a minute, and every quote shows our margin separately.
- Annual consumption
- Under 100,000 kWh
- Online quote
- 18 suppliers, under a minute
- Suppliers we place with
- 19
- Insights monitoring
- Free with every contract
SME business energy for firms using under 100,000 kWh a year.
SME commercial energy is priced off the wholesale market on the day you ask, so a price from last month tells you very little. Our online quote prices 18 suppliers for electricity or gas in under a minute, and the team can place with 19. Every quote shows the wholesale cost, the network and policy charges, the supplier's margin and ours on separate lines.
Most SMEs choose a 1, 2 or 3 year fixed contract. We set the terms side by side so you can weigh the price against how long you want it fixed, and we tell you which one we would pick for your business. REGO-backed green electricity can go on any term.
After you sign you keep a named account contact. Purely Insights monitoring comes free, so billing errors and creeping consumption get flagged, and we come back with fresh prices well before your end date so you do not roll onto out-of-contract rates. Results for La Turka in Northwich, Mitton Manor Pre-School and The Seiners Arms are below.
What’s included
Every feature listed ships in the standard product. Nothing here is a paid upgrade.
Pricing and signing
- Same-day fixed-price quote across 19 UK suppliers
- 1, 2, 3 year fixed terms (5 year on request)
- Wholesale + non-commodity + supplier margin + Purely margin shown separately
- Online quote prices 18 suppliers in under a minute
- We handle the switch with both suppliers
- Green Energy REGO option layerable on any term
Service for the contract life
- Named account contact, no call-centre roulette
- Automatic bill validation through Purely Insights
- Renewal prices well before your contract end date
- Change-of-tenancy and change-of-occupier event support
- Supplier query and escalation handling
- Quarterly market commentary by email
Tools and add-ons available
- Purely Insights monitoring, free with every contract
- REGO-backed Green Energy electricity
- GOO-backed biomethane gas for SECR-aware customers
- Water procurement alongside gas and electricity
- Smart-meter (SMETS2) installation, no charge to qualifying sites
- Free guides at /energy-hub on contracts, billing, and saving energy
Specifications
The technical answers procurement, finance, and IT will ask for.
| Annual consumption | Under 100,000 kWh per year (combined gas + electricity) |
|---|---|
| Typical sites | Single site or 2 to 5 small sites |
| Decision maker | Owner, office manager, or finance lead |
| Contract terms | 12, 24, 36, or 60 months |
| Fuels covered | Gas, electricity, water |
| Quote channel | Online (/get-a-quote, 18 suppliers in under a minute) or by phone |
| Auto-route to /get-a-quote | Triggered at 100,000 kWh combined annual consumption |
| Start date | The day after your current contract ends, or once the transfer completes if you are out of contract |
| Exit terms | Fixed for the term; leaving early is up to the supplier and can carry a fee |
| Companion product | Purely Insights, included free |
Compare
Side-by-side against the realistic alternatives, no straw men.
| Feature | Purely Energy SME | Online comparison site | Existing-supplier renewal letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of suppliers compared | 19, real-time | 8 to 12, advertising-driven | 1, the incumbent |
| Margin transparency | Shown separately on every quote | Hidden in the headline rate | Not disclosed |
| Quote freshness | Live tender today | Often 1 to 4 weeks stale | Set 6+ months in advance |
| Renewal recommendation | 6 months early | None | At expiry, often roll-over |
| Bill validation included | Yes, via Insights | No | No |
| Account contact | Named | Generic support | Inbound queue |
Real-world use cases
Scenarios from the Purely Energy book of business.
| Customer profile | Scenario | Outcome with Business Energy for SMEs |
|---|---|---|
| La Turka, restaurant, Northwich | High gas unit rate and standing charge, with the gas bill at £12,502 a year. | Fixed gas contract at £8,487 a year, saving £4,015. See /case-studies/la-turka-northwich. |
| Mitton Manor Pre-School, Tewkesbury | Non-profit pre-school paying £2,505 a year for gas and electricity. | New contract agreed within 24 hours, cutting the bill 24% to £1,910 a year. See /case-studies/mitton-manor-pre-school. |
| The Seiners Arms, Perranporth | Renewal offered at £4,812, with the site in the wrong kVA band. | kVA band corrected and renewed at £2,551, saving £2,261. See /case-studies/the-seiners-arms. |
Frequently asked questions
How quickly can I switch?
If you are in contract, the new one starts the day after the old one ends, and you can agree it months ahead. If you are out of contract, the new supplier takes over once the transfer completes after you sign. We deal with both suppliers, so you do not need to contact your current one yourself.
Do you supply commercial gas for SMEs?
Yes. We quote business gas on its own or alongside electricity, from the same supplier panel and on the same see-every-line basis. La Turka in Northwich moved its gas onto a fixed contract and cut the bill from £12,502 to £8,487 a year.
Will I be tied into a long contract?
Only for the term you pick. We quote 1, 2 and 3 year fixed terms, and 5 years on request, side by side so you can compare the prices. A fixed contract runs to its end date, so we will tell you which term we would choose for your business before you sign.
What if my consumption goes up?
Most SME suppliers allow consumption to rise within a tolerance band on a fixed contract. If you cross the band materially we re-quote, usually because you have grown into mid-market territory and the right product changes. Visit /for-business/mid-market for what that looks like.
Is there really no broker fee hidden in the rate?
Our margin sits in the rate, the same way every broker's does, but it is shown separately on every quote so you can see exactly what you are paying for our service. We do not take undeclared commission from the supplier on top.
What is Purely Insights and why is it free?
Insights is our half-hourly meter monitoring platform. We give it to every supply customer free because better consumption data leads to better procurement decisions and tighter renewals, which is good for both sides. Read more at /products/insights.
Can I leave a fixed contract early?
Usually only with the supplier's agreement, and some charge an exit fee, so choose the term with care. What you can always do is give notice before the end date so you do not roll onto out-of-contract rates. We track that date for you and come back with prices before it.
Do you handle green energy for small sites?
Yes. REGO-backed electricity can go on any SME contract, and green gas backed by renewable gas certificates is available too. REGOs are issued by Ofgem and can back a market-based emissions figure if you later report under SECR. Read /products/green for the certificate detail.
Question not covered? Call us on 0161 521 3400 or request a quote and we will answer it during the discovery call.
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Ready to discuss Business Energy for SMEs?
Same-day quote for SME, 48-hour turnaround for mid-market and I&C portfolios. Every quote shows wholesale, non-commodity, supplier margin, and Purely margin separately.