Tender

20-133 Community Energy Switching Scheme

ROTHERHAM MBC

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Tender

04 Sep 2020 at 13:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is currently conducting a tender process titled "20-133 Community Energy Switching Scheme" aimed at developing a community energy switching initiative. This scheme falls within the public utilities sector and seeks to alleviate fuel poverty among residents of Rotherham by connecting them with better gas and electricity tariffs. The tender, which is in the active stage of the procurement process, is valued at £7,500,000 and has a deadline for submissions set for 9th October 2020. The project is expected to commence on 1st March 2021 and run until 28th February 2024. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, encouraging participation from various entities.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses focused on energy services, marketing, and customer outreach, particularly small and micro-enterprises and voluntary community sector entities, who can play a crucial role in engaging Rotherham residents. By facilitating transitions to competitive energy tariffs, suitable suppliers can showcase their expertise in community engagement and service delivery within the energy sector. Competing businesses will not only help improve local energy affordability but also position themselves as vital partners in addressing fuel poverty challenges in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

20-133 Community Energy Switching Scheme

Notice Description

Rotherham MBC are seeking to identify a potential partner to develop a community energy switching scheme through a concession contract. The community energy switching scheme would be open to all Rotherham residents and the aim of the scheme is to reduce the number of households paying high tariffs for gas and electricity and consequently reduce fuel poverty. The awarded service provider will work with the Council to market and communicate the best available tariff and encourage potential customers who will benefit financially to switch to one of the tariffs. The service provider will work with customers to ensure they remain on the most competitive tariff available. The offer will be marketed and communicated through a variety of mediums to target all residents including homes in fuel poverty and hard to reach communities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dba0248c-1797-43e9-b5ec-cd7d2994d809
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/200461e8-5d43-42c6-b601-51049edd2b11
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

65 - Public utilities

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

65000000 - Public utilities

71314000 - Energy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2021 - 28 Feb 2024 2-3 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
ROTHERHAM MBC
Contact Name
Joanne Kirk
Contact Email
joanne.kirk@rotherham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1709334196

Buyer Location

Locality
ROTHERHAM
Postcode
S60 1AE
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE34 Rotherham
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Rotherham
Electoral Ward
Boston Castle
Westminster Constituency
Rotherham

Further Information

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