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2024-030

OFGEM

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10 Oct 2024 at 08:11

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24 Apr 2024 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

Ofgem has awarded the contract for the Non-Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (NDRHI) Statistical and Targeted Audits to ICF Consulting Services Limited. The procurement process aimed to secure an audit contractor to perform technical site audits linked to the NDRHI and Green Gas Support Scheme (GGSS). The buying organisation, Ofgem, based in London, sought to ensure compliance and reduce fraud in its environmental schemes. The contract, worth £3,639,562 GBP, was signed on 2nd September 2024. The procurement employed an open procedure and has now moved to the award stage, with auditing services set to occur across Scotland, England, and Wales. This contract is vital for maintaining the environmental integrity and economic correctness of installations under these schemes.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing services, particularly those with expertise in environmental and energy sectors. Companies proficient in mechanical services and understanding compliance requirements for renewable heat installations would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract allows firms to align with Ofgem’s commitment to reducing fraud and enhancing compliance, thereby contributing to national environmental goals. This contract also represents a substantial financial opportunity, providing a stable revenue stream and enhancing business growth through high-profile public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

2024-030

Notice Description

This procurement is for the provision of an audit contractor to perform technical site audits as part of the Non-Domestic Renewable Heat Incentives programme and the Green Gas Support Scheme on behalf of Ofgem.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This work is required as part of Ofgem's commitment to reduce fraud and error on its environmental schemes. This will require the supplier to undertake technical site audits of both prospective and accredited installations under the above-mentioned schemes as part of the audit programme. The audit programmes are designed to reduce the risk of non-compliance; thus, ensuring the schemes provide value for money for UK taxpayers. Ofgem's Requirements for Services to be provided for technical audits of generators and installations for the following Schemes: * Non-Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (NDRHI) * Green Gas Support Scheme (GGSS) The overarching requirements of the audit site visit, regardless of Scheme, include the supplier's auditors to: *Check the accuracy of data provided to Ofgem. This includes data provided in any reports; *Securing assurance of compliance with Ofgem's published guidance and with any procedures or Scheme that Ofgem may have agreed with the participant; *Detecting non-compliance and fraud, either on the part of the Auditee or those parties with whom they have a contract for delivering their obligations; and *Detecting departures from good practice that have resulted, or that may result in the incorrect supply of information to Ofgem. The supplier will be expected to have a full understanding of the NDRHI and GGSS requirements and expect that they can apply their mechanical services expertise during site visits to understand when installations or participants are not complying with the relevant legislation. The supplier is also expected to have a full understanding of the applicable eligibility criteria that Ofgem apply for each installation concerning both general and specific technology type eligibility checks. This ensures that the installation has been accurately represented during application. Ofgem expects the auditors should also be familiar with Ofgem's published guidance for the above schemes. On this basis, they should be able to highlight to Ofgem when applicants or operators are not complying with the guidance and/or legislation

Renewal: It is anticipated the contract will be in place for up to 2 years with the option to extend for up to 2 x 12 month periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0454eb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032515-2024
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

65 - Public utilities

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution

71314000 - Energy and related services

71314200 - Energy-management services

79212000 - Auditing services

79212300 - Statutory audit services

90714000 - Environmental auditing

90714300 - Sectoral environmental auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,639,562 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Following the end of the initial 2 year period or following any extension period utilised.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFGEM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ICF CONSULTING SERVICES

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