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Solar Together Leicestershire

WELLAND PROCUREMENT UNIT

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16 May 2022 at 13:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Solar Together Leicestershire" is managed by the Welland Procurement Unit, aiming to enhance access to high-quality solar photovoltaic panels and battery storage for households in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £800,000, is currently in the Award stage, with the contract period spanning from 22 February 2022 to 21 February 2026. The single tender action was initiated as part of an innovative group-buying scheme facilitated by iChoosr Ltd, which concluded its tender period on 10 December 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies involved in solar energy solutions, installation services, and renewable energy technologies. Businesses that specialise in the procurement and installation of solar panels, battery storage systems, and related services would be well-suited to compete in this market, leveraging the increasing demand for sustainable energy solutions within homes across Leicestershire.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Solar Together Leicestershire

Notice Description

IChoosr have been contracted to run and manage Solar Together Leicestershire. This is an innovative new scheme which provides high-quality solar photovoltaic (PV) panels and battery storage through a group-buying scheme, which brings Leicestershire households together to get high-quality solar panels at a competitive price. iChoosr conduct marketing, find approved installers, run the auction, and manage the registration and customer journey from registration through to installation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ecb45972-1e1b-4605-9512-d20ef98469ae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3208a994-e3b1-4ffe-b05a-05a7351f3bdf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
22 Feb 2022 - 21 Feb 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WELLAND PROCUREMENT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NARBOROUGH
Postcode
LE19 2EP
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Narborough & Littlethorpe
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ICHOOSR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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