{"id":4500,"date":"2026-09-28T11:58:25","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T09:58:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leyton.com\/es\/?page_id=4500"},"modified":"2026-09-28T11:58:26","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T09:58:26","slug":"4500-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/leyton.com\/es\/4500-2\/","title":{"rendered":""},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Preparing your business for the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS)<\/h1>\n<p>Prepare for the launch of the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS). We\u2019ll help you understand whether your business qualifies for BICS, get your energy data in order, and make sure your application is ready before the scheme opens.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#pardot-iframe\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M3.23438 7.75781L12.2849 7.75781\" stroke=\"#012D48\" stroke-width=\"1.29293\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><path d=\"M7.75781 3.2323L12.2831 7.75755L7.75781 12.2828\" stroke=\"#012D48\" stroke-width=\"1.29293\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFind out if you\u2019re eligible<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div style=\"width: 640px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-4500-1\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/leyton.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/9\/files\/2026\/03\/15506610_1280_720_25fps.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/leyton.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/9\/files\/2026\/03\/15506610_1280_720_25fps.mp4\">https:\/\/leyton.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/9\/files\/2026\/03\/15506610_1280_720_25fps.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\t\t\t<\/p>\n<style>\nhtml.lenis-stopped {\n    overflow: hidden !important;\n}\n#custom-video-lightbox {\n    position: fixed;\n    inset: 0;\n    z-index: 99999;\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    justify-content: center;\n    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);\n}\n#custom-video-lightbox .cvl-video {\n    width: 90vw;\n    max-width: 1000px;\n    max-height: 85vh;\n    height: auto;\n    border-radius: 12px;\n    background: #000;\n    display: block;\n}\n#custom-video-lightbox .cvl-close {\n    position: fixed;\n    top: 25px;\n    right: 25px;\n    width: 60px;\n    height: 60px;\n    color: #fff;\n    cursor: pointer;\n    z-index: 999999;\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    justify-content: center;\n    user-select: none;\n}\n#custom-video-lightbox .cvl-close svg {\n    width: 40px;\n    height: 40px;\n    pointer-events: none;\n}\n<\/style>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/leyton.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/9\/files\/2026\/06\/power-lines-at-sunset-over-a-rural-landscape-2026-03-18-06-28-20-utc-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"power-lines-at-sunset-over-a-rural-landscape\" srcset=\"https:\/\/leyton.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/9\/files\/2026\/06\/power-lines-at-sunset-over-a-rural-landscape-2026-03-18-06-28-20-utc-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/leyton.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/9\/files\/2026\/06\/power-lines-at-sunset-over-a-rural-landscape-2026-03-18-06-28-20-utc-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/leyton.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/9\/files\/2026\/06\/power-lines-at-sunset-over-a-rural-landscape-2026-03-18-06-28-20-utc-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/leyton.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/9\/files\/2026\/06\/power-lines-at-sunset-over-a-rural-landscape-2026-03-18-06-28-20-utc-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/leyton.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/9\/files\/2026\/06\/power-lines-at-sunset-over-a-rural-landscape-2026-03-18-06-28-20-utc.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/leyton.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/9\/files\/2026\/06\/power-lines-at-sunset-over-a-rural-landscape-2026-03-18-06-28-20-utc-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h2>Don&#8217;t wait until April 2027<\/h2>\n<p>While BICS doesn&#8217;t launch until April 2027, the first window for applications is due to open on 1 October 2026 and will run to 30 November 2026. With over 10,000 companies expected to apply, and with support backdated to April 2026, getting ahead of the process now could make a real difference to your claim.<\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0 \u00a0Who can apply for the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme?<\/h2>\n<p>You can apply for BICS if your business:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>is registered in Great Britain<\/li>\n<li>carries out eligible manufacturing activity in Great Britain<\/li>\n<li>operates an electricity-intensive manufacturing site<\/li>\n<li>has multiple sites or a complex meter portfolio<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Exemptions on your bills will be assessed site by site, based on the share of the electricity used for manufacturing eligible products:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>less than 25% (no relief)<\/li>\n<li>between 25% and 50% (50% exemption)<\/li>\n<li>50% or more (full 100% exemption)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>BICS Eligibility and Application Timeline<\/h2>\n<p>With the BICS application window approaching, businesses should assess their eligibility and prepare the required information in advance. <strong>Leyton can support eligible businesses in assessing their potential benefit and navigating the BICS requirements and application process.<\/strong><\/p>\n<style> \/* ========================================= BICS ROADMAP ========================================= *\/ .bics-roadmap-section { font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; 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cursor: pointer; } .roadmap-cta .btn-action:hover { background-color: #012D48 !important; color: #ffffff !important; transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(1, 45, 72, 0.2) !important; } \/* ========================================= MOBILE ========================================= *\/ @media (max-width: 768px) { .bics-roadmap-section { padding: 50px 20px; } .roadmap-container { flex-direction: column; gap: 30px; } .roadmap-container::before { display: none; } .roadmap-step { width: 100%; max-width: 400px; margin: 0 auto; } } <\/style>\n<p> <!-- ========================================= ROADMAP SECTION ========================================= --> <\/p>\n<section>  <!-- STEP 1 -->   1 Oct 2026 Window Opens  The official government portal begins accepting eligibility data.   <!-- STEP 2 -->   30 Nov 2026 Final Deadline  The application window closes. Applications submitted after this deadline will not be considered.   <!-- STEP 3 -->   8 Jan 2027 Government Review  Authorities process submissions and finalise successful applications.   <!-- STEP 4 -->   April 2027 Relief Begins  Exemptions take effect, potentially reducing eligible electricity costs by up to 25%.    <!-- CTA -->  <a href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/leyton_uk\/book-a-meeting?utm_source=Google&#038;utm_medium=cpc&#038;utm_campaign=UKMKT_BICS_Search_Paid_EXO29&#038;utm_term={keyword}\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Book A Consultation <\/a>  <\/section>\n<p>Energy services<\/p>\n<h2>Explore our other energy services<\/h2>\n<p>We offer a full range of fully managed energy tax relief services, from reviewing your eligibility for government exemptions and compensation to auditing your processes and implementing action plans that optimise your energy performance and competitiveness. For energy tax relief claims, you only pay if your claim succeeds.<\/p>\n<h3>Climate Change Levy (CCL) Exemption<\/h3>\n<p>Eligible manufacturers can claim exemptions from the Climate Change Levy on both electricity and gas supply.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/..\/uk\/energy-tax-exemption-climate-change-levy-ccl\/\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn more<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Energy-Intensive Industries exemption scheme (EII)<\/h3>\n<p>If your business is eligible, you can apply for relief from certain electricity policy costs, including the Renewables Obligation (RO) and Feed-in Tariffs (FiT) through the Energy-Intensive Industries exemption scheme.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/..\/uk\/energy-tax-exemption-energy-intensive-industries-eii\/\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn more<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Sustainability reporting services<\/h3>\n<p>We support businesses with a wide range of carbon reduction and ESG reporting services, from energy tracking and emission calculations to net-zero modelling and full ESG reporting. We tailor the service to your needs, building a reporting and planning structure that helps you unlock savings, gain a competitive advantage and future-proof your business.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/..\/uk\/sustainability-reporting-services\/\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn more<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"22\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 22 21\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M13.6875 5.25L8.2125 10.5L13.6875 15.75\" stroke=\"#EC6839\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"22\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 22 21\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M8.21289 15.75L13.6879 10.5L8.21289 5.25\" stroke=\"#EC6839\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h3>Climate Change Levy (CCL) Exemption<\/h3>\n<p>Eligible manufacturers can claim exemptions from the Climate Change Levy on both electricity and gas supply.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/..\/uk\/energy-tax-exemption-climate-change-levy-ccl\/\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn more<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Energy-Intensive Industries exemption scheme (EII)<\/h3>\n<p>If your business is eligible, you can apply for relief from certain electricity policy costs, including the Renewables Obligation (RO) and Feed-in Tariffs (FiT) through the Energy-Intensive Industries exemption scheme.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/..\/uk\/energy-tax-exemption-energy-intensive-industries-eii\/\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn more<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Sustainability reporting services<\/h3>\n<p>We support businesses with a wide range of carbon reduction and ESG reporting services, from energy tracking and emission calculations to net-zero modelling and full ESG reporting. We tailor the service to your needs, building a reporting and planning structure that helps you unlock savings, gain a competitive advantage and future-proof your business.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/..\/uk\/sustainability-reporting-services\/\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn more<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact us\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Make an enquiry<\/h2>\n<style>\n\/* =========================================\n   BICS CONTACT SECTION\n========================================= *\/\n.bics-contact-wrapper {\n  display: flex;\n  flex-direction: row;\n  flex-wrap: nowrap;\n  gap: 24px;\n  width: 100%;\n  max-width: 1200px;\n  margin: 0 auto;\n  align-items: stretch;\n  box-sizing: border-box;\n}\n\/* =========================================\n   BLUE PANEL\n========================================= *\/\n.bics-blue-panel {\n  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a1e3f 0%, #0d2a52 100%);\n  width: calc(40% - 12px);\n  height: 460px;\n  padding: 36px;\n  border-radius: 20px;\n  color: #ffffff;\n  display: flex;\n  flex-direction: column;\n  justify-content: space-between;\n  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);\n  box-sizing: border-box;\n  flex-shrink: 0;\n}\n\/* =========================================\n   FORM PANEL\n========================================= *\/\n.bics-form-panel {\n  width: calc(60% - 12px);\n  height: 460px;\n  background: #ffffff;\n  border-radius: 20px;\n  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);\n  overflow: hidden;\n  box-sizing: border-box;\n  flex-shrink: 0;\n}\n#pardot-iframe {\n  border: 0;\n  width: 100%;\n  height: 460px;\n  display: block;\n  border-radius: 20px;\n}\n\/* =========================================\n   MOBILE\n========================================= *\/\n@media (max-width: 767px) {\n  .bics-contact-wrapper {\n    flex-direction: column !important;\n    flex-wrap: nowrap !important;\n  }\n  .bics-blue-panel {\n    width: 100% !important;\n    height: auto !important;\n    min-height: 420px;\n  }\n  .bics-form-panel {\n    width: 100% !important;\n    height: 500px !important;\n  }\n  #pardot-iframe {\n    height: 500px !important;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n<p><!-- =========================================\n     BICS CONTACT SECTION\n========================================= --><br \/>\n  <!-- LEFT: BLUE PANEL --><br \/>\n        CONTACT US<br \/>\n        BICS<br \/>\n        GET STARTED WITH BICS TODAY<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">\n        We&#8217;re here to help!<br \/>\n      <\/h3>\n<p style=\"color: #d9e2ec; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0; max-width: 400px;\">\n        Complete our form and a member of our team will be in touch shortly to assist with your enquiry.\n      <\/p>\n<p>  <!-- RIGHT: PARDOT FORM --><br \/>\n    <iframe\n      id=\"pardot-iframe\"\n      src=\"https:\/\/go-uk.leyton.com\/l\/1089512\/2026-09-11\/qztp2z\"\n      width=\"100%\"\n      height=\"460\"\n      frameborder=\"0\"\n      scrolling=\"yes\"><br \/>\n    <\/iframe><br \/>\n<!-- PARDOT SUBMISSION TRACKING --><\/p>\n<p>Our service<\/p>\n<h2>What our BICS support service offers<\/h2>\n<p>We\u2019re here to help your business get ready for BICS. Our energy specialists will help to manage the full process, working with you from now through to a successful application. <\/p>\n<h3>Eligibility assessment<\/h3>\n<p>We&#8217;ll evaluate your eligibility and classification under the government&#8217;s proposed BICS criteria.<\/p>\n<h3>Energy benchmarking<\/h3>\n<p>We&#8217;ll evaluate your eligibility and classification under the government&#8217;s proposed BICS criteria.<\/p>\n<h3>Scheme comparison<\/h3>\n<p>We&#8217;ll help you to identify the strategic advantages between BICS and existing energy exemption and relief support schemes.<\/p>\n<h3>Launch preparation<\/h3>\n<p>We&#8217;ll develop a tailored approach with you ahead of the scheme&#8217;s official launch.<\/p>\n<h3>Application management<\/h3>\n<p>We\u2019ll prepare and deliver your full BICS application, working with the DBT (Department for Business &amp; Trade) to support a successful outcome.<\/p>\n<h3>Supplier coordination<\/h3>\n<p>We&#8217;ll liaise with your energy supplier to make sure the exemptions are added to your bill and you receive the savings you&#8217;re entitled to.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"22\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 22 21\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M13.6875 5.25L8.2125 10.5L13.6875 15.75\" stroke=\"#EC6839\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"22\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 22 21\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M8.21289 15.75L13.6879 10.5L8.21289 5.25\" stroke=\"#EC6839\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h3>Eligibility assessment<\/h3>\n<p>We&#8217;ll evaluate your eligibility and classification under the government&#8217;s proposed BICS criteria.<\/p>\n<h3>Energy benchmarking<\/h3>\n<p>We&#8217;ll evaluate your eligibility and classification under the government&#8217;s proposed BICS criteria.<\/p>\n<h3>Scheme comparison<\/h3>\n<p>We&#8217;ll help you to identify the strategic advantages between BICS and existing energy exemption and relief support schemes.<\/p>\n<h3>Launch preparation<\/h3>\n<p>We&#8217;ll develop a tailored approach with you ahead of the scheme&#8217;s official launch.<\/p>\n<h3>Application management<\/h3>\n<p>We\u2019ll prepare and deliver your full BICS application, working with the DBT (Department for Business &amp; Trade) to support a successful outcome.<\/p>\n<h3>Supplier coordination<\/h3>\n<p>We&#8217;ll liaise with your energy supplier to make sure the exemptions are added to your bill and you receive the savings you&#8217;re entitled to.<\/p>\n<p>Get in touch<\/p>\n<h2>Ready to maximise your BICS opportunity?<\/h2>\n<p>We&#8217;re here to help. 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