Tender

To procure support for a research project to assess barriers to engagement with Private Sector Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) and proposed strategy to overcome barriers

WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Tender

27 Apr 2021 at 14:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The West of England Combined Authority is seeking contractors for a support project focused on assessing barriers to engagement with the Private Sector Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES). This tender, titled "To procure support for a research project to assess barriers to engagement with Private Sector Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) and proposed strategy to overcome barriers," falls under the energy-efficiency consultancy services category. The tender is currently in the active stage and was published on 27th April 2021, with a closing date for submissions set for 14th May 2021. The contract is valued at approximately £40,000, with services expected to commence on 1st June 2021 and run until the end of December 2022. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing any interested parties to submit their bids.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) which specialise in energy consultancy and related services. The project focuses on enhancing compliance with minimum energy efficiency standards within the private rented sector, an area that has recently increased in significance due to legislation. Companies adept in energy audits, strategic planning, and research are well-suited to compete, as the procurement aims to identify and address the existing barriers in engaging landlords to improve property standards, thereby also potentially contributing to the establishment of more effective energy efficiency programmes in the region.

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Notice Title

To procure support for a research project to assess barriers to engagement with Private Sector Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) and proposed strategy to overcome barriers

Notice Description

In 2018 the government introduced minimum energy efficiency standards for privately rented properties (MEES). This required all rental properties to achieve an EPC E before it could be let, unless the landlord was able to demonstrate an appropriate exemption as identified in the legislation. Experience of the implementation of MEES has been varied across the four UA's. Bristol City Council was successful in receiving grant funding for the MEES pilot and this enabled them to undertake a review of exemptions, identifying questionable practices and highlighting landlords that were not compliant. The learning from this and a subsequent round of funding has resulted in BEIS developing an online toolkit which is due to be published soon (date unknown). The private rented sector is a large proportion of properties in the region (approx 30%) and has seen the biggest rise in the last 20 years. Coupled with the high percentage of traditional, solid wall construction properties (hard to treat) and a similarly high number of conservation areas and listed buildings in use as private rental properties, there are significant challenges to improving the energy efficiency of these properties. Previous programmes that have supported energy efficiency improvements through government funded grants have had little impact on the PRS sector locally. As legislation demands a progressive move to higher EPC ratings over the coming years compliance will be required from the sector. Establishing an effective programme now is likely to support the sector meet its commitments with less reliance on enforcement. WECA has been awarded just under PS20,000 from the Local Government Association, Housing Advisors Fund to investigate the barriers local authorities face in engaging private domestic landlords with the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards, improving the energy efficiency of their properties and local authority administered funding to support this. The Authority has provided match funding to deliver a wider scope on the research area and provide greater value for money in this important area. The combined value of these two funding streams equates to a maximum contract value of PS40,000. Please see linked RFQ for further details.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00a262c9-a2d7-432a-b5a3-662535f4ab9d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2021 - 31 Dec 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6ER
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

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