Valda Energy Knowledge Centre
Valda Energy Variable and Out of Contract Rates
Has your Valda Energy fixed term ended, or have you received notice that your prices are about to change?
Customers often describe the rates charged after a business energy contract ends as variable rates, VBR or out of contract rates.
Valda's current published information refers to "out of contract rates" and explains that when a fixed term period ends, the existing contract continues into a new fixed price period unless the customer renews or switches supplier.
The important thing is to check the actual rates Valda has notified for your account rather than assuming there is one universal Valda VBR tariff.
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What happens when my Valda Energy contract ends?
Your energy supply does not stop.
Valda says that when your fixed term period ends, your contract continues into a new fixed price period unless you renew or change supplier.
The rates can be different from the prices you were paying during your original fixed term.
Valda says it will tell you in writing at least 60 days before the fixed term ends what charges will apply during the new fixed price period.
Once your original fixed term has ended, Valda says you are free to agree a new contract with it or change supplier.
What are Valda Energy's current VBR rates?
Valda does not currently publish one universal public table that we can verify as applying to every customer's out of contract or post fixed term rates.
The rates that matter are the rates Valda has notified for your individual account.
Valda says its end of fixed term notification will show:
- Your contract end date
- Your current contracted rates
- The rates you will be moving onto
- The date the new rates become effective
Do not confuse Valda's out of contract rates with its deemed rates.
Valda publishes a separate deemed tariff for businesses that move into premises Valda already supplies without agreeing a fixed term contract. Deemed rates and out of contract rates are not the same thing.
Not sure what Valda is charging you?
Upload your latest Valda bill or renewal notice and we can check it.
Upload your bill or renewal noticeWhen does Valda Energy send its renewal letter?
Valda says it contacts customers 60 days before their fixed term period ends and will inform them in writing at least 60 days before expiry what charges will apply afterwards.
We refer to this as a renewal or end of fixed term notice.
The important point is that Valda says the information is provided in writing. Check your email, customer portal and correspondence from Valda around 60 days before your contract end date.
What should my Valda end of contract notice show?
Valda says the notification will contain four important pieces of information:
- Your end date
- Your current contracted rates
- The rates you will be moving onto
- The date the new rates become effective
Do not just look at the unit rate. Compare every relevant charge.
Depending on the supply, this can include:
- Standing charge
- Electricity unit rate or rates
- Gas unit rate
- Day rate
- Night rate
- Weekend or evening rate where applicable
- Other applicable contract charges
If you want The Best Energy Rates to check the change, upload the complete notice rather than copying only one rate.
What happens if I ignore my Valda renewal notice?
Your supply continues.
Valda says that if you take no action, your contract continues under a new fixed price period starting when the original fixed term period expires. The new notified charges then apply.
Doing nothing is therefore still a decision.
Your electricity or gas does not simply stop because the original fixed term has ended.
But you may start paying different rates.
Are Valda out of contract rates the same as VBR?
Customers and energy brokers may use terms such as VBR, variable business rates and out of contract rates when discussing prices charged after a fixed contract ends. Valda's own current renewal information describes these charges as "out of contract rates" and also explains that the contract continues under a new "fixed price period". Valda's glossary separately defines a variable tariff as one where unit rates and standing charges can change with notice.
This terminology can be confusing.
For a Valda customer, the safest approach is not to rely on the label alone. Check:
- What product you are on
- Whether your original fixed term has ended
- What Valda's notice says
- What rates are actually on your bill
- Which Valda terms and conditions apply to your contract
Are Valda out of contract rates the same as deemed rates?
No. They arise in different circumstances.
Out of contract / post fixed term
- You previously agreed a Valda contract.
- The original fixed term period has ended.
- Valda says the contract continues into a new fixed price period unless you renew or switch.
- Your post expiry rates should be shown in Valda's notification.
Deemed
- You occupy premises Valda already supplies.
- You have not agreed a formal fixed term contract for that supply.
- Valda places the premises on its deemed tariff.
Do not use Valda's published deemed tariff to work out what an existing contracted customer will necessarily pay after their fixed term ends. They are not automatically the same thing.
How much will my Valda rates change when my fixed term ends?
Check the notification Valda sends before your fixed term ends.
Valda says that when your original fixed term has ended, the prices applying during the next fixed price period may be different from your previous contracted rates.
Valda says charges may change between fixed price periods and that it will tell customers in advance.
Check the notification against your previous contract and latest bill. Compare:
- Old standing charge vs new standing charge and percentage change
- Old unit rate vs new unit rate and percentage change
- Annual consumption
- Estimated annual cost at the old rates
- Estimated annual cost at the new rates
Do not judge the change using the unit rate alone. A large standing charge change can materially affect the annual cost, particularly for a low usage business.
Can Valda change my rates after my fixed term ends?
Valda says charges may change between fixed price periods and that it will tell customers in advance if this happens.
The exact contractual rules depend on the terms applying to your particular Valda contract.
Valda currently has different SME, Corporate and legacy supply terms. Do not assume that every historic Valda customer is governed by exactly the same version of the terms and conditions.
If the timing or validity of a price change is disputed, check the actual contract and applicable supply terms.
Can I switch supplier after my Valda fixed contract ends?
Yes.
Valda says customers are free to switch supplier once their fixed term period has ended. Valda also says there are no exit fees once the fixed term period has ended.
That does not mean every attempted transfer is guaranteed to complete. Other account issues can still affect a switch.
For example, Valda has published guidance explaining that supplier objections can arise in circumstances including outstanding account debt.
Can Valda block my switch after my fixed term has ended?
Valda's published switching guidance says a supplier cannot object simply because a customer is on out of contract rates after the fixed term has ended. However, a different valid issue may still cause an objection.
Valda gives examples including outstanding account debt and attempting to leave before a fixed term contract has ended.
If your transfer is rejected, ask for the exact reason rather than assuming the contract end date is the problem.
Can I renew my contract with Valda Energy?
Yes.
Valda currently offers renewal fixed term periods between 12 and 48 months. Valda says it will renew customers up to 12 months before their existing end date.
A renewal is a new commercial decision. Before agreeing one, compare:
- Standing charge
- Unit rate or rates
- Contract length
- Estimated annual cost
- Current post contract rates
- Other supplier offers
- Any relevant contract terms
Do not compare only the headline unit rate.
How do I contact Valda Energy about a renewal?
Valda's dedicated Renewals Team can currently be contacted on:
What if I have already missed my Valda renewal date?
Valda currently says that customers who have missed their renewal date and are paying its out of contract rates may be eligible for up to 90 days of backdated new rates if they agree a new fixed term contract with Valda.
Valda says that where the offer applies, it can apply the new fixed rates from the date the previous contract ended.
Valda currently states that to qualify:
- You must be within 90 days of your renewal date.
- You must not have outstanding debt with Valda.
This is a current Valda renewal offer. It is not a legal entitlement. Eligibility is not guaranteed for every customer and the offer may change.
Do I have to accept Valda's out of contract rates?
You do not have to agree a new long term Valda fixed contract simply because your previous fixed term has ended.
Valda says that once the original fixed term has ended, you can renew with Valda or switch to another supplier.
If you do nothing, however, Valda says the contract continues under the new fixed price period and the notified charges apply.
That is why it is worth reviewing the rates before the fixed term ends rather than waiting for the first higher bill.
Will Valda automatically move me onto its cheapest available deal?
Do not assume that the rates in an end of fixed term notice are the cheapest renewal rates Valda can offer or the cheapest rates available across the market.
The notification tells you what Valda says will happen when the existing fixed term ends.
A renewal quote is a separate option.
Another supplier may also offer different prices.
Compare the actual annual cost before deciding.
How do I check my current Valda unit rate and standing charge?
Check your latest Valda bill, your end of fixed term notification or your Valda Customer Portal.
Valda says its customer portal can show meter point information including:
- Supply address
- Meter type
- Standing charge
- Unit rate or rates
- Contract start date
- Contract length
- Estimated annual usage
- Latest meter reading and date
If the rate on your bill does not match the rate you believe should apply, check the effective date and raise the discrepancy with Valda.
How can I tell whether my new Valda rates are expensive?
Compare the annual cost, not just the unit rate.
Single rate electricity
Annual cost =
annual kWh × unit rate
+
365 × daily standing charge
Gas
Annual cost =
annual kWh × unit rate
+
365 × daily standing charge
For multi rate electricity, calculate each usage period separately.
Upload your Valda renewal notice or latest bill and we can show you:
- Current rates vs proposed rates
- Percentage change in standing charge
- Percentage change in unit rate or rates
- Estimated current annual cost
- Estimated proposed annual cost
- Estimated annual saving or increase in pounds
- Estimated annual percentage saving or increase
Should I leave my Valda contract until it expires before comparing prices?
No. You can start reviewing the position before the fixed term ends.
Valda says it can renew customers up to 12 months before their end date and says it contacts customers 60 days before expiry with the rates they will move onto.
The Best Energy Rates regularly deals with businesses that have allowed fixed contracts to expire and only review the position after seeing the new rates on a bill.
Do not assume your supplier is continually comparing the wider market for you.
If you receive an end of fixed term notice, that is a sensible point to compare:
- The notified post contract rates
- A new Valda fixed contract
- Other available supplier offers
- The annual cost of each option
Does outstanding debt affect leaving Valda?
It can.
Valda's published switching guidance lists an outstanding debit balance as one reason a supplier may object to a transfer.
If a switch has been rejected:
- Check the latest balance.
- Check whether the amount is genuinely due.
- Check whether any part is disputed.
- Check whether a recent payment has been allocated.
- Ask Valda for the exact reason for the objection.
Do not assume paying an amount automatically means an old switch request will restart. The registration may need to be submitted again depending on the circumstances.
Switch blocked because of debtValda Energy Variable and Out of Contract Rate FAQs
What are Valda Energy's current VBR rates?▾
Valda does not currently publish one universal public rate table that we can verify as applying to every customer's post fixed term or out of contract rates. Check the rates Valda has notified for your account on your end of fixed term notice, bill or customer portal.
Does Valda Energy have variable business rates?▾
Customers and brokers may refer to post contract prices as VBR or variable business rates. Valda's current renewal information uses the term out of contract rates and says that after the original fixed term ends the contract continues into a new fixed price period.
What happens when my Valda fixed contract ends?▾
Valda says your supply continues and your contract moves into a new fixed price period unless you renew or change supplier. The charges applying during that period may be different from your previous fixed rates.
When does Valda send its renewal letter?▾
Valda says it contacts customers 60 days before their fixed term period ends and informs them in writing at least 60 days before expiry what charges will apply afterwards.
What does the Valda renewal notice show?▾
Valda says the notification includes your contract end date, current contracted rates, the rates you will be moving onto and the date those rates become effective.
Will my Valda energy supply stop when my contract ends?▾
No. Valda says your energy supply continues as normal when the fixed term period ends.
What happens if I do nothing when my Valda contract ends?▾
Valda says your contract continues under a new fixed price period beginning when the original fixed term expires. The notified charges then apply.
Are Valda out of contract rates the same as deemed rates?▾
No. Out of contract or post fixed term rates apply after an existing contract's fixed term ends. Valda deemed rates apply where Valda supplies premises but the occupier has not agreed a formal fixed term contract for that supply.
Can I leave Valda after my fixed contract ends?▾
Yes. Valda says customers are free to switch supplier after the fixed term period has ended.
Does Valda charge an exit fee after my fixed term ends?▾
Valda currently says there are no exit fees once the fixed term period has ended.
Can Valda object to my switch when I am out of contract?▾
Valda's published guidance says a supplier cannot object simply because a customer is on out of contract rates after the fixed term has ended. A different valid issue, such as outstanding debt, may still affect a transfer.
How early can I renew with Valda?▾
Valda says it will renew customers up to 12 months before their current contract end date.
How long can I renew with Valda for?▾
Valda currently says customers can choose a new fixed term period between 12 and 48 months.
What is Valda Energy's renewals phone number?▾
Valda's dedicated Renewals Team number is 0330 124 3193. Valda currently publishes opening hours of Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm.
What is Valda Energy's renewals email address?▾
Valda currently publishes valdarenewals@valdaenergy.com for its Renewals Team.
I missed my Valda renewal date. Can my new rates be backdated?▾
Valda currently says customers paying its out of contract rates may be eligible for up to 90 days of backdated new rates when agreeing a new Valda fixed term contract. Valda says the customer must be within 90 days of the renewal date and have no outstanding Valda debt. This is a Valda offer, not an automatic entitlement.
Can Valda change my rates after my fixed term ends?▾
Valda says charges may change between fixed price periods and that it will tell customers in advance. The exact contractual position depends on the terms applying to your account.
How do I check my current Valda rates?▾
Check your latest bill, end of fixed term notice or Valda Customer Portal. Valda says its portal displays information including standing charges, unit rates, contract start date and contract length for meter points.
Will Valda automatically give me its cheapest renewal deal?▾
Do not assume the post contract rates in your end of fixed term notice are the cheapest renewal rates Valda can offer or the cheapest rates available across the market. Compare the annual cost of your options before agreeing a new contract.
Can The Best Energy Rates check my Valda renewal?▾
Yes. Send us your Valda renewal notice or latest bill and we can compare your current rates, the rates you are moving onto and available fixed contract options.
Received new rates from Valda?
Send us the complete renewal notice or your latest Valda bill. We can check:
- Your current contract end date
- Your current standing charge
- Your current unit rate or rates
- The rates Valda says you are moving onto
- The percentage change
- Your estimated annual cost
- Available fixed options
- The estimated annual saving or increase