Award

Energy Efficiency Information, Support and Advice Services

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Dec 2024 at 15:34

Tender

08 Jul 2021 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeen City Council, in coordination with Aberdeenshire Council, has awarded a contract titled "Energy Efficiency Information, Support and Advice Services" under the industry category of Energy-efficiency consultancy services (CPV: 71314300). The procurement process has been completed with the contract signed on 16th September 2021 for a value of £750,000. This procurement is part of an effort to address fuel poverty, improve energy efficiency, maximize residents' income, and reduce carbon emissions in the UKM50 region. The procurement method used was an open procedure as per the EU's legal basis 32014L0024, and the contract was awarded to the supplier Scarf.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specializing in energy consultancy, energy management services, and environmental improvement works. With requirements such as free impartial information services, advice on fuel poverty and energy efficiency, and community benefits including targeted recruitment, training, and local job creation, businesses with expertise in these areas are well-positioned to compete. SMEs and organisations that have quality assurance systems, hold ISO certifications, and experience in delivering similar services will find this procurement particularly advantageous for expanding their operations.

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Notice Title

Energy Efficiency Information, Support and Advice Services

Notice Description

The Councils require the provision of a free impartial information, advice and support service on all aspects of fuel poverty and energy efficiency to help alleviate fuel poverty, improve the energy efficiency of housing, maximise residents' income and reduce carbon emissions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Councils require the provision of a free impartial information, advice and support service on all aspects of fuel poverty and energy efficiency to help alleviate fuel poverty, improve the energy efficiency of housing, maximise residents' income and reduce carbon emissions.

Renewal: 36 months initially with option to extend for up to 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c5d0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039102-2024
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

80 - Education and training services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

45262640 - Environmental improvement works

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

71314000 - Energy and related services

71314200 - Energy-management services

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

71356300 - Technical support services

80540000 - Environmental training services

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,060,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,060,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
6 months prior to end date of contract

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpssprocurement@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1467530600, +44 1467539209

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
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCARF

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