Energy code reform: competitive code manager selection

Energy code reform: competitive code manager selection | Ofgem Please enable JavaScript in your web browser to get the best experience. BETA This site is currently in BETA. Help us improve by giving us your feedback . Close alert: Energy code reform: competitive code manager selection Publication type: Consultation Publication date: 8 December 2025 Last updated: 16 March 2026 Closed date: 24 January 2026 Status: Closed (with decision) Topic: Energy codes Subtopic: Energy code reform, Balancing and settlement code (BSC), Connection and use of system code (CUSC), Distribution code, Distribution connection and use of system agreement (DCUSA), Independent gas transporter (IGT) Network codes, Grid code, Retail energy code (REC), Security and quality of supply standard (SQSS), Smart energy code (SEC), System operator - Transmission owner code (STC), Uniform network code (UNC) Related consultations: Energy code reform: consultation on code manager selection Show all updates Print this page Related links Energy code reform: decision on code manager selection Share the page Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn We sought views on our proposed approach to evaluating code manager candidates as part of a competitive licensing assessment. We also requested feedback on the amended draft guidance. Details of outcome We received 16 responses from energy suppliers, charities, code administrators, and delivery bodies. A majority of respondents supported our proposals; this was consistent across each area covered in the consultation. Many respondents offered additional views and comments regarding the competitive selection process. We have carefully considered the feedback received and the potential impact of each decision on the competitive selection process. Following this assessment, we have decided to proceed with our proposed scoring methodology, weighting structure, tiebreaking process, and the use of a word limit. However, in response to stakeholder feedback, we have decided to increase the word limit, allowing candidates an additional 500 words for scored questions. We have also updated our guidance on code manager selection to reflect these decisions. Read the full outcome Energy code reform: decision on competitive code manager selection [PDF, 215.15KB] Non-confidential responses [ZIP, 2.81MB] Original consultation Consultation description In May 2025, we published our decision and guidance on code manager selection . We also stated that we would issue updated guidance on how the licensing assessment stage under a competitive selection process would work, following the making of the enabling regulations. Those regulations came into force on 6 June 2025, so we are now consulting on the additional text on the competitive selection process that we are proposing to insert into our guidance on code manager selection. Who should respond We want to hear views from anyone who has an interest in the selection of code managers, as well as people who work in the energy sector and the public. This includes: code administrators code parties central system delivery bodies consumer groups How to respond Please read in full the attached consultation document and draft guidance and respond by Friday 23 January 2025 using the consultation response template or sending a PDF (.pdf), Word (.doc) or Excel (.xls) document to industrycodes@ofgem.gov.uk . Consultation documents Consultation on competitive code manager selection [PDF, 178.61KB] Draft guidance on code manager selection [PDF, 747.49KB] Consultation on competitive code manager selection: response template [DOCX, 86.88KB] Print this page Related links Energy code reform: decision on code manager selection Share the page Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn All updates 16 March 2026: Added decision documents and updated status to 'closed'. Close