Tender

Purchasing, Distribution and Administration of Solid Fuel Benefits to qualifying former employees (or their widows) of the coal industry

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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13 May 2019 at 12:26

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20 Apr 2019 at 07:48

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy is seeking tenders for the "Purchasing, Distribution and Administration of Solid Fuel Benefits" aimed at qualifying former employees of the coal industry or their widows. This open procurement process, currently in the tender stage, has a deadline for submissions on 20 June 2019, and the delivery will be required in England, Wales, Scotland, and the Isle of Man. The contract will span from 29 March 2020 to 29 March 2025, addressing a significant historic obligation under the National Concessionary Fuel Scheme for approximately 6,600 beneficiaries as of December 2018.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in a stable and ongoing service provision. Companies with experience in solid fuel logistics, distribution, and administration are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. As the number of qualifying concessionaires is decreasing, firms in these sectors can leverage this opportunity to demonstrate their capability in fulfilling government obligations while contributing to community welfare.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchasing, Distribution and Administration of Solid Fuel Benefits to qualifying former employees (or their widows) of the coal industry

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: IV.2.2) Instead of: 06 June 2019 Time: 14:00 Read New: 20 June 2019 Time: 14:00 Other 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. Former British Coal Corporation Employees and certain others are entitled to receive solid fuel as part of historic contractual liabilities under the National Concessionary Fuel Scheme. The terms of the scheme allow beneficiaries to receive a solid fuel entitlement or cash-in-lieu. This tender will require appropriate facilitation of purchasing, delivery and administration of solid fuels to qualifying individuals and to fulfill the Governments obligation to these individuals. The number of beneficiaries in receipt of solid fuel in December 2018 was c6,600. The number of qualifying solid fuel concessionaires is declining year on year in line with mortality and as individuals switch to the cash alternatives. Delivery of solid fuel will be required in England, Wales and Scotland and the Isle of Man (2 households) with the highest concentration in England followed by Wales and Scotland.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b623ba3a-b709-4976-bb12-976caf1c8403
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23897b40-525b-4b10-80c9-9735d0660bdf
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

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

CPV Codes

09111000 - Coal and coal-based fuels

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Mar 2020 - 29 Mar 2025 Over 5 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
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0ET
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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