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Provision of an Energy Switching Service

NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The North Lanarkshire Council is seeking a qualified supplier for the "Provision of an Energy Switching Service". The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, and the contract was signed on 13th September 2019, with a total contract value of £255,000. This service falls under the services category and relates specifically to providing an online platform for users to access a domestic fuel comparison tool, ensuring visibility of the most competitive energy tariffs. The contract location is in Motherwell, UK, and the tender was initiated via an open procedure.

This opportunity is well-suited for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in the technology and energy sectors, particularly those with experience in developing online platforms for consumer services. Businesses that can meet accessibility standards and have a solid background in energy comparisons will find this tender aligns with their capabilities, enabling them to leverage new growth avenues in the public sector. The inclusion of tariff comparisons and accessibility features broadens the potential for innovative solutions that enhance user experience.

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Notice Title

Provision of an Energy Switching Service

Notice Description

The Council requires the Service Provider to offer an online platform that will provide users access to a domestic fuel comparison tool where the available electricity, gas or dual-fuel energy tariffs offers visibility of the most competitive rates at time of access.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Service Provider shall provide an online switching platform that can be customised to incorporate the Council's approved campaign branding. The online platform must meet a minimum accessibility standard such as 'Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1)' and work on the most commonly used assisted technologies such as screen reader and speech recognition. The Service shall provide users access to the best tariffs available at the point of time of use, including notification of availability of "Warm Home Allowance" discount scheme. The tariffs on offer will be for single fuel types (electricity and gas) as well as dual fuel options. The Service shall also offer restricted time of use tariffs and options for those on prepayment meters. Additionally, the Service shall also offer both standard variable tariffs and fixed tariffs for comparison.

Renewal: Initial contract 36 months with the option to extend for an additional 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000587762
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP366132
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71314000 - Energy and related services

71314200 - Energy-management services

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£255,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Sep 20196 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
NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Corporate Procurement, John Stewart
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@northlan.gov.uk, stewartj@northlan.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1698403876

Buyer Location

Locality
MOTHERWELL
Postcode
ML1 1AB
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM84 North Lanarkshire

Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig
Westminster Constituency
Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENERGYLINX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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