Tender

GB-Chelmsford: 0599 - Energy Switching Partner for the 'Essex Energy Switch'

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

24 Oct 2018 at 09:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Essex County Council is currently inviting tenders for the position of Energy Switching Partner for the 'Essex Energy Switch', a project aimed at helping residents and businesses in Essex to switch their gas and electricity suppliers while reducing energy costs. The procurement is at the tender stage, with submissions due by 12:00 noon on 12th November 2018. The contract will commence on 3rd December 2018 and spans three years, concluding on 2nd December 2021, with the possibility of a 24-month extension. This opportunity falls under the services category, specifically focusing on energy-management and energy-efficiency consultancy services within the UK's East of England region. The process is conducted via an open procurement method.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the energy sector, particularly those with experience in energy switching services, management, and consultancy. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality customer engagement and support activities to assist residents and commercial entities in Essex will be well-positioned to compete. The chosen contractor will manage all project-related costs and operations and is required to coordinate a minimum of one energy switching event in spring 2019, with potential for additional events thereafter, providing avenues for ongoing partnership and revenue generation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Chelmsford: 0599 - Energy Switching Partner for the 'Essex Energy Switch'

Notice Description

The Authority are seeking a successful Contractor who will deliver our Energy Switch strategy by developing, promoting and operating a high-quality service on behalf of Essex County Council ("the Authority") that enables the residents and commercial businesses (via a bureau service) of Essex to: 1.Switch gas and/or electricity providers and, 2.Reduce energy costs based on their individual circumstances and, 3.Support the Authority in its aim to reduce fuel poverty within the County of Essex. The Contractor shall be responsible for all costs and project management required to deliver the services within this Contract. The Authority will not be responsible for any costs incurred by the Contractor and the services will be paid for by the Contractors proportion of the switching fee it receives from the energy supplier.The Authority is seeking a rebate from the Contractor for each switch completed and the Contractor. The Authority requires the Contractor to run a single switching event in spring 2019. Further events will be at the Authority's sole discretion, however, the Contractor should be able to provide up to a maximum of 4 events per Contract Year. The parties shall work together to agree a forward plan of switching events and the Authority shall give no less than 2 months' notice for an event to take place. The Agreement term for this agreement with be 3 year(s) with an option to extend for a period of up to 24 month(s). The decision to extend the Agreement with is at the sole discretion of Essex County Council. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. Potential Bidders are to note that the closing date for submission is 12:00 noon on 12th November 2018. Submissions are to be completed on https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/Y5SN95PDCY.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-79b9bf72-6c98-4ffc-b304-c35cf35d2c6f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d10b4590-6e48-404a-87e0-25f483528393
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71314000 - Energy and related services

71314200 - Energy-management services

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Dec 2018 - 2 Dec 2021 3-4 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
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Further Information

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