Tender

GR/CEN/Tenant Energy Advice Service

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

10 Sep 2024 at 13:08

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council is seeking a service provider or consortium to deliver a comprehensive Tenant Energy Advice Service (TEA) under the open procedure procurement method. The service, valued at GBP 650,000, aims to provide energy advice to all tenants within Bristol City without eligibility criteria, targeting specific vulnerable groups such as older people, those with health issues, and individuals with utility arrears. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with key dates including the tender submission deadline on 30 September 2024 and the contract period starting from 4 November 2024 to 3 November 2028. This procurement falls under the category of "Consultative engineering and construction services" (CPV: 71310000) and covers the UKK11 region.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations specialising in energy consultancy and community engagement. Businesses that provide advisory services on reducing fuel debt, energy supplier switching, efficient use of heating systems, and claiming fuel discounts are ideally suited to compete. Furthermore, companies with a track record in assisting vulnerable populations and managing similar public service contracts will find this opportunity aligns well with their expertise. This contract offers a long-term engagement to create impactful community benefits while maintaining a healthy and warm living environment for Bristol City Council tenants.

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Notice Title

GR/CEN/Tenant Energy Advice Service

Notice Description

3.1 HLS is looking to obtain resources of one service provider or consortium, to supply a complete Tenant Energy Advice service (TEA). The TEA service will be available to all Bristol City Council tenants with no eligibility criteria. 3.2 The service should be available to any tenant who requests energy advice, but it should seek to target the following groups (N.B. this list is not exhaustive and may vary over the course of the contract): * Older people * People with physical health issues * People with mental health issues * People who are known to the council as being vulnerable for any other reason than the above * People who are known as having previously requested their gas supply to be capped off * People who have refused the offer of new central heating or other energy works * People who are known to be in rent arrears and are therefore likely to be in arrears with other household bills 3.3 The advice service should include, but is not limited to, the following energy topics: * Reducing fuel debt * Switching supplier to reduce energy bills * Making best use of heating systems to reduce energy consumption and maintain a warm and healthy home * Claiming fuel discounts and grants (e.g. Warm Home Discount) * Minimising damp, mould and condensation through behavioural changes

Lot Information

Lot 1

3.1 HLS is looking to obtain resources of one service provider or consortium, to supply a complete Tenant Energy Advice service (TEA). The TEA service will be available to all Bristol City Council tenants with no eligibility criteria. 3.2 The service should be available to any tenant who requests energy advice, but it should seek to target the following groups (N.B. this list is not exhaustive and may vary over the course of the contract): * Older people * People with physical health issues * People with mental health issues * People who are known to the council as being vulnerable for any other reason than the above * People who are known as having previously requested their gas supply to be capped off * People who have refused the offer of new central heating or other energy works * People who are known to be in rent arrears and are therefore likely to be in arrears with other household bills 3.3 The advice service should include, but is not limited to, the following energy topics: * Reducing fuel debt * Switching supplier to reduce energy bills * Making best use of heating systems to reduce energy consumption and maintain a warm and healthy home * Claiming fuel discounts and grants (e.g. Warm Home Discount) * Minimising damp, mould and condensation through behavioural changes

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0499a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028960-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Nov 2024 - 3 Nov 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Karl Oakley
Contact Email
karl.oakley@bristol.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 0

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS3 9FS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK11 Bristol, City of

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Bedminster
Westminster Constituency
Bristol South

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