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ESSC - DE - Display Energy Certificates (DEC) with amendments

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has completed a procurement process under its Energy Performance of Buildings Services Framework Agreement, specifically for the provision of Display Energy Certificates (DECs) with amendments. The procurement, classified under the "Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services" category, was aimed at enhancing sustainability, regulatory compliance, and energy performance across its sites. The contract covers a wide delivery range, including corporate sites in Lewes, and is executed from 5th December 2025 to 4th December 2028, with an award value of £27,975. ESOS Energy has been appointed as the supplier, following a limited procurement method involving competitive quotations below the threshold. The procurement was conducted under Lot 3 of the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO) Consultancy Services Framework Agreement (343_24), with the tender phase concluding on 8th July 2025.

The awarded contract provides growth opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs, with East Sussex County Council offering its schools and academies the option to utilise the contracted supplier's services. Businesses specialising in energy performance, sustainability, and consultancy services are well-suited to compete for similar contracts under this framework. This tender allows suppliers to increase their market presence and establish collaborations within the educational and corporate sectors. Interested organisations can benefit from the council's commitment to energy efficiency and regulatory adherence, creating pathways for strategic partnerships and business development in architectural and consultancy domains.

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Notice Title

ESSC - DE - Display Energy Certificates (DEC) with amendments

Notice Description

Appointment of a contractor under the Purchasing Organisation (ESPO) Consultancy Services Framework Agreement (reference 343_24) Energy Performance of Buildings Services Framework Agreement for the provision of Display Energy Certificates and Advisory Reports. The scope of services will be procured under the following framework lot: Lot 3 - Provision of Display Energy Certificates (DECs) Provision of DECs to East Sussex County Council Corporate Sites listed under Schedule 1 of DEC specification. East Sussex County Council will offer their schools and academies the opportunity to use the contracted supplier, Schedule 2 of DEC specification. This procurement supports the Council's commitment to sustainability, regulatory compliance, and energy performance improvement across its estate.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5600f8f-7dbc-4bca-842f-326089181f68
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,975 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,975 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 Dec 2025 - 4 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ESOS ENERGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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