Switching business energy supplier in the UK: check current contract end date and exit fees; give notice within the renewal window (30 to 90 days before expiry depending on contract); obtain quotes from multiple suppliers or via a broker; sign the new contract; the new supplier handles the transfer via the 17-business-day process. Ofgem requires brokers to disclose commission from April 2025. The Energy Ombudsman handles switching disputes (Ofgem, 2026). |
Switch business energy supplier UK: the 17-day timeline and where it breaksThe Ofgem 17-day business energy switch timeline for UK SMEs, the objection window, and the five points where the switch actually breaks. 
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