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EES: ABS Managing Agent

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

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Award

30 Jul 2021 at 11:55

Tender

11 Jun 2021 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeen City Council is seeking a managing agent for the Energy Efficient Scotland: Area Based Schemes (ABS) insulation programme, with a focus on providing external wall insulation to 292 households in fuel poverty across Aberdeen. The tender, which is currently in the active stage, operates under an open procurement method and is part of the 2021/22 funding round. Bids must be submitted electronically by 14th July 2021. Interested suppliers are encouraged to ensure they have the necessary certifications and insurance as outlined in the application criteria.

This opportunity primarily benefits businesses specialising in construction project management, energy-efficiency consultancy services, and environmental improvement works. Companies involved in managing community benefits and those with experience in sustainable practices will find themselves well-suited to apply, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) keen on contributing to local employment and community training initiatives. Engaging in this tender could significantly boost a business's visibility and contract portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Title

EES: ABS Managing Agent

Notice Description

As part of the Scottish Government's on-going Energy Efficient Scotland: Area Based Schemes (ABS) insulation programme, Aberdeen City Council has secured funding for the 2021/22 scheme. The majority of the funding will be spent on external wall insulation on private domestic properties at various locations throughout the city, with 292 households to benefit. The main aim of the ABS program is to provide measures to private households in or at risk of fuel poverty that help to reduce energy usage and costs. The Council seek to appoint a managing agent to administer and manage the ABS programme to ensure it is delivered fairly and effectively through transparent, timely and robust processes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

As part of the Scottish Government's on-going Energy Efficient Scotland: Area Based Schemes (ABS) insulation programme, Aberdeen City Council has secured funding for the 2021/22 scheme. The majority of the funding will be spent on external wall insulation on private domestic properties at various locations throughout the city, with 292 households to benefit. The main aim of the ABS program is to provide measures to private households in or at risk of fuel poverty that help to reduce energy usage and costs. The Council seek to appoint a managing agent to administer and manage the ABS programme to ensure it is delivered fairly and effectively through transparent, timely and robust processes.

Renewal: Option to extend for upto a further 3 months until the project is complete.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02bb25
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018248-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

45262640 - Environmental improvement works

71314000 - Energy and related services

71314200 - Energy-management services

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

71541000 - Construction project management services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£185,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20214 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sara Cameron
Contact Email
eaitken@aberdeencity.gov.uk, sarcameron@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
George St/Harbour
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHANGEWORKS

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