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

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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06 Aug 2024 at 11:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has initiated the Administration and Management of the Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES), focusing on energy-efficiency consultancy services. This service, under the procurement category of services, is based in Edinburgh (UKM) and involves the administration and recovery of existing loan repayments, alongside the management of various grant schemes like CARES start-up and development grants. Initially awarded on 24th March 2021, the contract, valued at GBP 4,731,628, began on 1st April 2021 and is set to end on 31st March 2025. The award status is active, with the procurement stage being under contract update due to unforeseen increases in the number of applications necessitating more resources.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in energy-efficiency consultancy and related services. The CARES contract, managed by the Energy Saving Trust, demonstrates a growing demand for consultancy in renewable and community energy. Firms equipped to deliver comprehensive energy consultancy services, and manage financial aspects of grant and loan schemes, stand in good stead to compete effectively. The extended provisions indicate robust prospects for companies aiming to leverage increased funding and higher engagement levels in the renewable energy sector.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Service Provider is 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 includes 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048807
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024665-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£4,731,628 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENERGY SAVING TRUST

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