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Administration and Management of the Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES)

Scottish Government

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12 May 2021 at 08:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is seeking a service provider for the "Administration and Management of the Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES)" project, focusing on energy-efficiency consultancy services. This procurement process is currently at the Award stage, with a budget of £4,000,000 allocated for the contract, which runs from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2025. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the project aims to support local energy ownership and shared ownership in Scotland.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the energy consultancy sector and those experienced in managing grant and loan schemes related to renewable energy. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in energy management, decarbonisation strategies, and community project support could be well-suited to compete. Moreover, the requirements surrounding cyber security compliance may attract firms possessing strong capabilities in that area, thereby enhancing their qualifications to secure the contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Administration and Management of the Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES)

Notice Description

The Service Provider will be responsible for the delivery of the administration and recovery of all existing loan repayments and the delivery and administration of existing grant schemes for the duration of the contract which will include management of the budget for the following schemes: 2.2.1 CARES start-up grants 2.2.2 CARES Development Grants. 2.2.3 CARES Development Loans.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government (Energy Division) is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced service provider (Service Provider), to deliver the Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES) in Scotland. The main components of CARES are local energy ownership and shared ownership both of which are facilitated through a range of interventions summarised as follows: - CARES is designed to support the delivery of the Scottish Government's targets: - Of 2 Gigawatts by 2030, and - For at least half of newly consented renewable energy projects to have an element of shared ownership. - Net zero emissions by 2045 - The Service Provider may be required to implement additional and or enhanced interventions to support decarbonisation and a more localised energy supply and demand in line with Scottish Government policy and priorities. -- Bespoke advice and support to eligible applicants on a broad range of issues involved in owning a renewable energy project, or taking a share in a commercial scheme. -- Administration and management of a range of grant and loan support schemes, from start-up grants through to post planning capital loans to help projects reach financial closure and/or reach investor readiness. -- The promotion of CARES which is mainly facilitated through a dedicated website and annual conference. -- Support for a local energy systems approach, understanding of how local energy systems are developed and operate, including integration of generation, storage, supply and demand modification technology. The Service Provider shall be responsible for reviewing the support currently in place to ensure it can continue to deliver the Scottish Government's ambitions and targets. The requirement also includes: -- Loans -- recovery of all existing loan repayments from current loan schemes, including those which have been closed or will no longer be available at the contract start date. -- Grants -- the need to ensure recipients comply with the terms and conditions of issue. -- Administration and management including the processing, assessment and decision-making of applications received to the various funding programmes. -- Support on complex financial matters associated with investing in a renewable energy and or low carbon project including the refinancing of operational projects. The period of contract is from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02afea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010361-2021
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,999,832 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Energy Saving Trust

Further Information

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