Award

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

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

06 Aug 2024 at 00:00

Award

12 May 2021 at 00:00

Tender

13 Nov 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is overseeing the procurement for the Administration and Management of the Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES). This tender, identified as CASE/530820, falls under the services category within the renewable energy sector and covers the UKM region, specifically Edinburgh. The procurement process has involved multiple stages, starting from the initial tender notice on 13 November 2020, with subsequent updates until the latest modification notice dated 6 August 2024. The contract, awarded to the Energy Saving Trust, is active from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2025, with a total value of £4,731,628 GBP. The main procurement method was an open procedure, and the tender includes the recovery of loan repayments and administration of grant schemes aimed at supporting local and renewable energy initiatives in line with Scottish Government targets.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in renewable energy project management, financial consultancy, and administrative services. Companies can leverage this contract to gain exposure and credibility in the public sector, enhancing their portfolio with a high-profile government project. Ideal candidates would be those with experience in handling large-scale renewable energy schemes, including loan and grant administration. SMEs and larger corporations with robust environmental management practices and the capacity to manage complex financial and operational tasks would be well-suited to compete and contribute to achieving Scotland's ambitious energy and decarbonisation goals.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

The Service Provider will be 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 will include 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.

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-r6ebe6-0000635660
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511427
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F20 - Modification 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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,731,460 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Early 2024.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Bob McLeod, Scott Brice
Contact Email
bob.mcleod@gov.scot, paul.packett@gov.scot, scott.brice@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312443567, +44 1412425962

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Aberdeen
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV399722
    Administration and Management of the Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES) - The Service Provider will be 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 will include 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.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY414742
    Administration and Management of the Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES) - The Service Provider will be 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 will include 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.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511427
    Administration and Management of the Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES)

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