This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Mar 2018 at 00:00

Tender

30 Oct 2017 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council is currently engaged in a procurement process for the provision of an Energy Advice Service aimed at assisting Council tenants with energy-related issues. With a primary focus on general public services and public order and safety, this contract falls under the services category. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 29 November 2017. The successful contract award was officially documented on 20 March 2018, with services expected to be delivered within Edinburgh, UK.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in energy consultancy and community support services. Businesses with experience in providing face-to-face advisory services on energy bills, advocacy with utility companies, and community engagement would be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, organisations keen on enhancing local community benefits through energy education initiatives may find this opportunity advantageous for growth and partnership with the City of Edinburgh Council.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of an Energy Advice Service

Notice Description

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking to appoint a Service Provider to provide an Energy Advice Service to Council Tenants.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking to appoint a Service Provider to provide an Energy Advice Service to Council Tenants. The Energy Advice Service will provide face-to-face advice and support to Council Tenants on a range of energy-related issues including: - energy bills, debt and tariffs - advocacy with utility companies and the Ombudsman in complex cases - accessing discounts and grants, such as the Warm Home Discount - an assessment of energy use in the home - dampness and condensation - signposting and referral to other support services where a need is identified Advisors will be required to proactively engage with the local community, meet with groups, attend appointments at Tenants' homes and attend community events. Advisors will be based in the Council's locality offices and will also provide coaching support to Council Housing Officers to help them identify and signpost Council Tenants in need of advice.

Renewal: The contract will be put in place for a period of 24 months with the option to extend for a further two 12 month periods undertaken at the sole discretion of the Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000515953
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR314299
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20188 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The City of Edinburgh Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Postcode Area
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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