We, in partnership with Ryedale District Council through Choices4Energy, are delivering oil buying cooperatives across the two districts.
Residents can save on their heating bills by being part of an oil buying cooperative. The more members the oil buying cooperatives has, the better the savings that can be achieved.
The scheme runs at various time throughout the year, view the calendar below.
Place an order
If you've already registered, you can place an order online using the form below.
For more information on the oil buying cooperatives run by Choices4Energy please see our frequently asked questions and terms and conditions or alternatively contact Choices4Energy by calling 01723 232527 or emailing Choices4Energy@scarborough.gov.uk.
Choices4Energy Oil Cooperative Terms and Conditions
The Terms and Conditions listed below should provide you with further details of how the oil buying cooperative works and how Choices4Energy manage the scheme. When you register to become a member you are agreeing to these Terms and Conditions.
If these do not answer a particular query, please take a look at our Frequently Asked Questions on the next page.
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Choices4Energy (Scarborough Borough Council) will conduct an open and transparent procurement process to obtain the best possible price and service from oil companies for our customers.
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Oil orders will take place approximately every 2 months. A timetable is provided to all existing and new members.
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The price set out to our customers will be the best possible price quoted at that time.
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The customer has no obligation to be a part of Choices4Energy (Scarborough Borough Council) oil cooperative.
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There is a minimum order of 500 litres per customer.
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The customer must provide any delivery comments needed for safe delivery of the oil when placing the order.
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The customer must inform Choices4Energy (Scarborough Borough Council) of any change of address or contact details before any oil is ordered. Failure to do so means that Choices4Energy (Scarborough Borough Council) cannot be held responsible for oil being sent to the wrong address and the customer would be liable for the payment to the oil company.
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Once the customer has placed an order through the oil cooperative the customer is obligated to pay and receive that order and Choices4Energy (Scarborough Borough Council) disclaims any liability. The contract for the supply of oil will solely be between the oil company and the customer. This includes, for example, delivery, connection, access, billing and payments.
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The customer shall keep their oil tank in good condition and accepts that oil companies have the right to refuse delivery if they consider that the customer’s oil tank contravenes regulations relating to health and safety or to be a potential pollution hazard.
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The chosen oil company will invoice the customer directly for the order and the customer will make payment to the oil company in accordance with its terms and conditions.
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Choices4Energy (Scarborough Borough Council) will obtain payment from the oil company of a referral fee of 1p per litre ordered from the chosen oil company.
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Choices4Energy (Scarborough Borough Council) takes no responsibility for:
◦the payment of oil deliveries
◦the deliveries themselves
◦any injury and/or damage to persons or property as a matter of products’ liability, negligence or otherwise.
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Choices4Energy (Scarborough Borough Council) will only share the customer’s personal data with the chosen oil company.
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Choices4Energy (Scarborough Borough Council) will not share any personal data with third parties unless consent has been given by the customer themselves.
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Choices4Energy (Scarborough Borough Council) has the right to refuse any application and change these terms and conditions at any time.
Q. How will I know the price?
Q. How much fuel do I need to order?
Q. How do I place an order?
Q. Will I be reminded when an order is to take place?
Q. Can I cancel my order?
Q. How do I pay for my oil order?
Q. I currently pay for my oil deliveries through Direct Debit, is this still possible through the Oil Cooperative?
Q. Where can I get further information about this Oil Cooperative?
Q. Do I need to be in when the oil is delivered?
Q. How do I know how much fuel has been delivered into my tank?
Q. What is the VAT charged on oil?
Q. Why does Choices4Energy, (Scarborough Borough Council) take a 1p per litre?
Q. Do you provide Aga fuel?
Q. What if I don't know how much oil I need?
Oil buying timetable 2021 / 2022
Reminder to all members |
Oil Cut-off Date |
Oil Order Date |
Expected Delivery Date (depending on how busy winning company is) |
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29th March 2023 |
11th April 2023 |
12th April 2023 |
17th – 21st April 2023 |
10th May 2023 |
23rd May 2023 |
24th May 2023 |
29th – 2nd June 2023 |
21st June 2023 |
4th July 2023 |
5th July 2023 |
10th – 14th July 2023 |
2nd Aug 2023 |
15th Aug 2023 |
16th Aug 2023 |
21st – 25th Aug 2023 |
13th Sept 2023 |
26th Sept 2023 |
27th Sept 2023 |
2nd – 6th Oct 2023 |
25th Oct 2023 |
7th Nov 2023 |
8th Nov 2023 |
13th – 17th Nov 2023 |
22nd Nov 2023 |
5th Dec 2023 |
6th Dec 2023 |
11th – 15th Dec 2023 |