[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":342},["ShallowReactive",2],{"schema:\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Favoiding-deemed-out-of-contract-rates-and-expensive-contract-gaps-at-renewal\u002F":3},{"elements":4,"system":337},{"post__title":5,"post__summary":9,"post__content":12,"post__author":62,"post__reviewer":134,"publish_date":188,"updated_date":193,"url":196,"seo__meta_title":199,"seo__meta_description":201,"seo__add_no_index_tag":202,"seo__canonical_url":205,"related_articles":207,"categories":211,"subfolder":276,"tags":308,"thumbnail_image":312,"show_on_index_page":319,"hide_author":325,"hide_reviewer":329,"hide_tags":333},{"name":6,"type":7,"value":8},"Title","text","Avoiding deemed, out‑of‑contract rates and expensive contract gaps at renewal",{"name":10,"type":7,"value":11},"Summary","Learn how to avoid costly out-of-contract and deemed rates during your business energy renewal. Get our best quotes with Bionic’s tech-enabled experts. ",{"images":13,"linkedItemCodenames":20,"linkedItems":24,"links":58,"name":59,"type":60,"value":61},[14],{"description":15,"imageId":16,"url":17,"height":18,"width":19},"Coffee shop owner checking business energy contract on laptop. The caption reads: How to avoid deemed and out-of-contract rates","5b94eccd-f4ed-490d-aaf8-006ba39a96db","https:\u002F\u002Fassets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443\u002F77bbf83a-1306-0152-fea5-3b5eaf937634\u002F11b757a3-7e3f-44c5-b32b-e3a40f019995\u002FBionic%20Energy%20Guide%20Images%20%288%29.png",1140,2162,[21,22,23],"n84ddbe70_ed96_019a_93b7_3af110ecca2a","n4bba9cf1_8437_01b3_14fb_a8b323030eaa","n0c13d6c9_166b_0159_e21a_7a0190bff6aa",[25,40,49],{"elements":26,"system":33},{"text":27,"anchor_id":30},{"name":28,"type":7,"value":29},"Text","What’s the difference between deemed rates and out-of-contract rates? ",{"name":31,"type":7,"value":32},"Anchor ID","difference-between-deemed-rates-and-out-of-contract-rates",{"codename":21,"collection":34,"id":35,"language":34,"lastModified":36,"name":35,"sitemapLocations":37,"type":38,"workflowStep":39,"workflow":39},"default","84ddbe70-ed96-019a-93b7-3af110ecca2a","2026-05-22T13:42:42.9206415Z",[],"anchor_tag",null,{"elements":41,"system":46},{"text":42,"anchor_id":44},{"name":28,"type":7,"value":43},"Are there any Ofgem regulations in place? ",{"name":31,"type":7,"value":45},"are-there-any-ofgem-regulations-in-place",{"codename":22,"collection":34,"id":47,"language":34,"lastModified":36,"name":47,"sitemapLocations":48,"type":38,"workflowStep":39,"workflow":39},"4bba9cf1-8437-01b3-14fb-a8b323030eaa",[],{"elements":50,"system":55},{"text":51,"anchor_id":53},{"name":28,"type":7,"value":52},"Compare business energy quotes with Bionic ",{"name":31,"type":7,"value":54},"compare-business-energy-quotes-with-bionic",{"codename":23,"collection":34,"id":56,"language":34,"lastModified":36,"name":56,"sitemapLocations":57,"type":38,"workflowStep":39,"workflow":39},"0c13d6c9-166b-0159-e21a-7a0190bff6aa",[],[],"Content","rich_text","\u003Cp>Missing your&nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Fdigital-renewals\u002Fbusiness-energy-renewal-window-when-to-act-and-what-to-do\u002F\">business energy renewal window\u003C\u002Fa>&nbsp;can result in your supplier automatically placing you on&nbsp;deemed&nbsp;or out-of-contract rates, which are typically much more expensive. Many businesses&nbsp;don’t&nbsp;realise&nbsp;they’re&nbsp;overpaying until their bills increase, so&nbsp;it’s&nbsp;important to act early and understand the steps needed to avoid this costly mistake.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this guide for small and medium-sized businesses,&nbsp;we’ll&nbsp;explain how these rates work, when they apply and what you can do to secure a better&nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002F\">business energy\u003C\u002Fa>&nbsp;deal.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cfigure data-asset-id=\"5b94eccd-f4ed-490d-aaf8-006ba39a96db\" data-image-id=\"5b94eccd-f4ed-490d-aaf8-006ba39a96db\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fassets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443\u002F77bbf83a-1306-0152-fea5-3b5eaf937634\u002F11b757a3-7e3f-44c5-b32b-e3a40f019995\u002FBionic%20Energy%20Guide%20Images%20%288%29.png\" data-asset-id=\"5b94eccd-f4ed-490d-aaf8-006ba39a96db\" data-image-id=\"5b94eccd-f4ed-490d-aaf8-006ba39a96db\" alt=\"Coffee shop owner checking business energy contract on laptop. The caption reads: How to avoid deemed and out-of-contract rates\">\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>\"Many SMEs unknowingly overpay by rolling onto out-of-contract rates that&nbsp;are often higher than what&nbsp;they’d&nbsp;get on a fixed rate. Without a comprehensive comparison, businesses can&nbsp;miss out on&nbsp;significant savings.&nbsp;The average customer saves 35% by signing a direct contract with Bionic vs going out of contract.\"\u003C\u002Fem> - \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fauthors\u002Falex-staker\u002F\">Head of Commercial Operations, Alex Staker\u003C\u002Fa>.&nbsp;&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Five-point summary of our deemed contracts and out-of-contract rates guide&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Col>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Act before renewal \u003C\u002Fstrong>- Missing your renewal window can automatically move you onto expensive&nbsp;deemed&nbsp;or out-of-contract rates.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Know the difference\u003C\u002Fstrong> - Out‑of‑contract rates usually apply after a fixed contract ends, where the contract provides for post‑expiry pricing. Deemed rates apply where energy is used without an agreed contract, most commonly when moving into new premises or when a contract has ended without agreed continuation terms.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Costs can spike\u003C\u002Fstrong> - These rates&nbsp;are often&nbsp;higher than fixed-term deals, increasing business energy bills significantly.&nbsp;The average customer saves 35% by signing a direct contract with Bionic vs going out of contract.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Avoid with planning\u003C\u002Fstrong> - Secure a new contract early, ideally&nbsp;6&nbsp;to&nbsp;12&nbsp;months&nbsp;in advance, to prevent gaps and higher charges.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Switch anytime (usually)\u003C\u002Fstrong> - &nbsp;Both&nbsp;deemed&nbsp;and out-of-contract&nbsp;rates&nbsp;typically allow switching without penalties, but high rates apply until the switch completes.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Fol>\n\u003Cobject type=\"application\u002Fkenticocloud\" data-type=\"item\" data-rel=\"component\" data-codename=\"n84ddbe70_ed96_019a_93b7_3af110ecca2a\">\u003C\u002Fobject>\n\u003Ch2>What’s&nbsp;the difference between deemed rates and out-of-contract rates?&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Both&nbsp;deemed&nbsp;and out-of-contract rates can result in higher energy bills, but they apply in different scenarios.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Out-of-contract rates&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Ch3>What are out-of-contract rates?&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Out-of-contract (OOC) rates are the variable prices your current supplier moves you onto once your fixed-term energy agreement ends, provided your contract has specific terms allowing this. These rates are not protected by a price cap and are higher than fixed-term contracts.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>When do you become out of contract?&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>You will be moved to out-of-contract rates when:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>Your fixed-term deal reaches its end date&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>You&nbsp;haven't&nbsp;agreed on a renewal or new business energy supplier.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>You miss your contract’s notice period.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch3>How to avoid out-of-contract rates?&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>The simplest way to avoid out-of-contract rates is to start your search at least&nbsp;six&nbsp;months before your contract ends, compare new contracts early and secure an energy deal. Preparing early gives you ample time to handle the switch and ensures there is no gap where high variable rates can creep in.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If&nbsp;you’re&nbsp;unsure&nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Fhow-to-check-when-your-business-energy-tariff-is-ending\u002F\">when your business energy tariff is ending\u003C\u002Fa>, check out our helpful guide.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Can you switch away from out-of-contract rates?&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Yes. Out-of-contract rates usually&nbsp;don't&nbsp;have a fixed end date or a notice period. This means you are free to switch at any time. But be aware that you will have to pay the expensive daily rates until the switch is officially completed.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Deemed&nbsp;contract&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Ch3>What is a deemed contract?&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>A deemed contract is created when a business uses energy at a property without formally agreeing on terms with a supplier. These are typically the default rates applied if you&nbsp;don’t&nbsp;arrange a fixed contract before \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Fbusiness-premises-guide\u002F\">moving into new premises\u003C\u002Fa>.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>When do businesses end up on&nbsp;deemed&nbsp;rates?&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>You may be placed on&nbsp;deemed&nbsp;rates if:&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>You move into a new property and&nbsp;don’t&nbsp;arrange a new energy contract before you start using energy.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>You&nbsp;don’t&nbsp;sign a new contract before your&nbsp;previous&nbsp;one expires, especially in new premises or under a new supplier.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch3>Why are&nbsp;deemed&nbsp;rate tariffs so expensive?&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Deemed&nbsp;rates&nbsp;are&nbsp;generally more&nbsp;expensive because the supplier has no data on your usage habits and is taking on a higher level of risk by not having a formal contract with you. To mitigate the risk, they charge a premium. In addition, they are not incentivised to offer competitive rates without a signed agreement.&nbsp;&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>How to avoid&nbsp;deemed&nbsp;contract rates&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>To avoid being placed on&nbsp;deemed&nbsp;rates, you should always arrange an energy contract before moving into new premises, renew your contract within your renewal window (ensuring you&nbsp;don’t&nbsp;miss the notice period) and be proactive in comparing business energy deals to secure a better offer.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>What alternatives are there to&nbsp;deemed&nbsp;rates?&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>The best alternative is a fixed-term contract. This allows you to lock in a unit rate and standing charge for 1 to 4 years, providing&nbsp;budget certainty.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Can you switch away&nbsp;from&nbsp;deemed&nbsp;rates?&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Absolutely. Under Ofgem rules, you can switch away from a deemed contract at any time. The supplier cannot charge you a termination fee or force you to stay for a notice period.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cobject type=\"application\u002Fkenticocloud\" data-type=\"item\" data-rel=\"component\" data-codename=\"n4bba9cf1_8437_01b3_14fb_a8b323030eaa\">\u003C\u002Fobject>\n\u003Ch2>Are there any Ofgem regulations in place?&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Yes, there are protections in place under Ofgem’s rules to prevent excessive charges. However,&nbsp;deemed&nbsp;rates are still far more expensive than contract rates, so&nbsp;it’s&nbsp;essential to avoid them if possible.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cobject type=\"application\u002Fkenticocloud\" data-type=\"item\" data-rel=\"component\" data-codename=\"n0c13d6c9_166b_0159_e21a_7a0190bff6aa\">\u003C\u002Fobject>\n\u003Ch2>Compare business energy quotes with Bionic&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>At Bionic, we help SMEs compare business energy quotes, secure competitive&nbsp;contracts&nbsp;and plan procurement strategically through&nbsp;our&nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002Fguides\u002Fbusiness-energy-suppliers\u002F\">panel of suppliers\u003C\u002Fa>. To switch to a better deal, just give us your postcode and our tech-enabled experts will use smart data to find a business energy contract that suits the unique needs of your business. Join thousands of UK businesses already saving through&nbsp;Bionic’s&nbsp;business energy suppliers comparison service.&nbsp;&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Get in touch to discuss your business energy needs or get more information by&nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fenergy.bionic.co.uk\u002Fservice\">starting a quote online\u003C\u002Fa>&nbsp;today.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Deemed&nbsp;and out-of-contract rates FAQs&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Still unsure about deemed and out-of-contract rates? Check out the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Which is more expensive:&nbsp;deemed&nbsp;or out-of-contract rates?&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Both are expensive, but&nbsp;deemed&nbsp;rates are often the highest due to increased supplier risk and lack of contract agreement.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>How do businesses end up on&nbsp;deemed&nbsp;energy rates?&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Businesses are placed on&nbsp;deemed&nbsp;rates when they move into a property or use energy without setting up a contract in advance.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Can I switch away from&nbsp;deemed&nbsp;or out-of-contract rates?&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Yes, you can switch at any time without penalties, though you will pay higher rates until the switch is completed.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>How can I avoid out-of-contract energy rates?&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Start comparing suppliers and secure a new contract within your renewal window before your current deal ends.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Are&nbsp;deemed&nbsp;energy rates regulated in the UK?&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Yes, Ofgem provides some protections, but&nbsp;deemed&nbsp;rates are still significantly higher than fixed-term contracts.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>What is the best alternative to&nbsp;deemed&nbsp;or out-of-contract tariffs?&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>A fixed-term business energy contract offers lower rates and price certainty for budgeting and cost control.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Can I be blocked from switching if&nbsp;I'm&nbsp;on&nbsp;deemed&nbsp;rates?&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>No. A supplier cannot stop you from switching from a deemed rate, as no formal contract exists. However, they may still try to block a switch if you have significant unpaid debt on the account.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>How do I know if&nbsp;I'm&nbsp;overpaying?&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>A sudden spike in energy bills is often the first sign a business has been moved onto higher rates without realising.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fbusiness-energy\u002F\">\u003Cstrong>Compare business energy quotes with Bionic\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cstrong>&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>",{"name":63,"type":64,"value":65,"linkedItems":67},"Author","modular_content",[66],"les_roberts",[68],{"elements":69,"system":127},{"name":70,"title":73,"linkedin":75,"twitter":78,"intro":81,"body":88,"slug":95,"image":99,"seo__meta_title":111,"seo__meta_description":114,"seo__add_no_index_tag":117,"seo__canonical_url":124},{"name":71,"type":7,"value":72},"Name","Les Roberts",{"name":6,"type":7,"value":74},"Senior Content Manager",{"name":76,"type":7,"value":77},"Linkedin Address","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Flesrobertsmedia\u002F",{"name":79,"type":7,"value":80},"Twitter Address","https:\u002F\u002Ftwitter.com\u002Fbionic_business",{"images":82,"linkedItemCodenames":83,"linkedItems":84,"links":85,"name":86,"type":60,"value":87},[],[],[],[],"Intro","\u003Cp>A diverse career path has seen Les move from seaside town tea shop owner to customer champion at MoneySuperMarket. And these two roles that have combined at Bionic where you’ll now find him writing about everything from how to start and run a café to rising energy prices.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp>",{"images":89,"linkedItemCodenames":90,"linkedItems":91,"links":92,"name":93,"type":60,"value":94},[],[],[],[],"Body","\u003Cp>A diverse career path has seen Les move from seaside town tea shop owner to customer champion at MoneySuperMarket. And these two roles that have combined at Bionic where you’ll now find him writing about everything from how to start and run a café to rising energy prices.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having experienced life as a busy business owner himself, Les understands how hectic things can get when running a business. That’s why he cuts through the jargon to make sure you get all the information you need in a way that’s easy to understand. Whether you need to know how current events will affect your business, the best way to set up a business bank account, or anything in between, Les will have written something about it.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp>",{"name":96,"type":97,"value":98},"Slug","url_slug","les-roberts\u002F",{"name":100,"type":101,"value":102},"Image","asset",[103],{"name":104,"description":105,"type":106,"size":107,"url":108,"width":109,"height":109,"renditions":110},"lesroberts-new.png","Les Roberts, Senior Content Manager at Bionic","image\u002Fpng",84731,"https:\u002F\u002Fassets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443\u002F77bbf83a-1306-0152-fea5-3b5eaf937634\u002F69842c59-20c3-4c2d-a8c6-1befcae5f4dc\u002Flesroberts-new.png",287,{},{"name":112,"type":7,"value":113},"Meta title","Les Roberts | Content Manager | Bionic",{"name":115,"type":7,"value":116},"Meta description","With a background in business and consumer affairs, Les writes about everything from how current events will affect your business to the best way to set up a business bank account.",{"name":118,"type":119,"value":120},"Add no index tag","multiple_choice",[121],{"name":122,"codename":123},"No","no",{"name":125,"type":7,"value":126},"Canonical URL","https:\u002F\u002Fbionic.co.uk\u002Fauthors\u002Fles-roberts\u002F",{"codename":66,"collection":34,"id":128,"language":34,"lastModified":129,"name":130,"sitemapLocations":131,"type":132,"workflowStep":133,"workflow":34},"2cb817c0-35d8-4d8e-99ee-fd561e981d01","2024-10-09T09:22:44.1545356Z","AUTHOR - Les Roberts",[],"author","published",{"name":135,"type":64,"value":136,"linkedItems":138},"Reviewer",[137],"author___alex_staker",[139],{"elements":140,"system":183},{"name":141,"title":143,"linkedin":145,"twitter":147,"intro":149,"body":155,"slug":161,"image":163,"seo__meta_title":174,"seo__meta_description":176,"seo__add_no_index_tag":178,"seo__canonical_url":181},{"name":71,"type":7,"value":142},"Alex Staker",{"name":6,"type":7,"value":144},"Head of Commercial Operations",{"name":76,"type":7,"value":146},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linkedin.com\u002Fin\u002Falex-staker-49007b36",{"name":79,"type":7,"value":148},"https:\u002F\u002Ftwitter.com\u002FBionic_Business",{"images":150,"linkedItemCodenames":151,"linkedItems":152,"links":153,"name":86,"type":60,"value":154},[],[],[],[],"\u003Cp>Alex Staker joined Bionic back in 2013 in a sales-focused role, before working his way up through the business. 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