Third-party intermediaries (TPIs) market review
- Publication type:
- Call for input
- Publication date:
- Closing date:
- 16 July 2026
- Status:
- Open
- Topic:
- Electricity supply,
- Gas supply,
- Consumer protection,
- Non-domestic energy supply
- Subtopic:
- Third party intermediaries
We are seeking evidence and views on the Third-Party Intermediary sector in the retail energy market.
Call for input description
Third-Party Intermediaries (TPIs) are businesses who act on behalf of customers to find and arrange energy contracts between customers and suppliers. They also can provide energy contract related support. This includes companies such as energy brokers and price comparison websites.
The UK government has set out its intention to appoint Ofgem as the regulator of Third-Party Intermediaries in the retail energy sector. This will grant us powers to set new rules, monitor, investigate companies and ensure TPIs are authorised.
We are launching a review of the Third-Party Intermediary sector, including TPIs who have domestic and TPIs who have non-domestic customers in the retail energy sector.
We want to:
- assess the TPI sector structure and competition
- examine potential distortions in behaviour and incentives
- explore how outcomes vary across different types of consumers.
Your feedback will help us develop effective regulations.
Who should respond
We would like evidence and views from individuals or organisations with an interest in Third-Party Intermediaries in the retail energy sector. This includes:
- Third-Party Intermediaries - for example energy brokers, price comparison websites, bill splitters or auto-switching sites
- energy suppliers
- consumer groups and charities
- trade bodies
- consumers
How to respond
Submit your response by 16 July 2026 by emailing tpi@ofgem.gov.uk.