Not sure what an energy broker does or whether your business needs one? These are the questions we hear most often.
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An energy broker is an independent intermediary who negotiates business energy contracts on your behalf. Working across the whole market, a broker compares rates and terms from multiple commercial suppliers to find the most suitable deal for your business, without the bias of being tied to any one provider.
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A broker sources and compares rates from multiple commercial gas and electricity suppliers, negotiates contract terms on your behalf, and advises on the right contract type for your risk appetite and budget. After signing, a good broker continues to support you with invoice validation, query management, and renewal advice.
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Most businesses do not have the time, market access, or specialist knowledge to navigate the commercial energy market effectively. A broker gives you access to the whole market in one call, handles the process from start to finish, and provides ongoing support at no direct cost to your business.
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Brokers are typically remunerated by the energy supplier via a commission included in the unit rate. This means the procurement service and ongoing support come at no direct cost to you. Bespoke Utilities is fully transparent about all commissions on every contract.
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We work with businesses of all sizes, from single-site owner-managed companies to multi-site care groups, school estates, and national hospitality groups. The service we provide is the same regardless of size: independent advice from people who are personally accountable for every recommendation.
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Most business energy switches complete within 28 days of contract signing. We manage the entire process and keep you informed at every stage.
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Yes. We manage gas and electricity contracts independently or together. Consolidating both through one broker simplifies administration and can improve your negotiating position with suppliers.
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We monitor your contract end dates and contact you well ahead of expiry to begin the renewal process. We reassess the market, advise on timing and contract structure, and handle the switch, so you never roll onto an out-of-contract rate by accident.
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