Award

Energy Efficiency Information, Support and Advice Services

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Dec 2024 at 00:00

Tender

08 Jul 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeen City Council, in collaboration with Aberdeenshire Council, oversees the procurement process for the "Energy Efficiency Information, Support and Advice Services" contract. This contract, classified under general public services, is focused on helping alleviate fuel poverty and improving energy efficiency within the UKM50 region. The procurement stage for this tender has progressed to the award and contract phase, with the most recent award made on 16 September 2021 to Scarf, a small or medium-sized enterprise. The open procurement method was used, emphasising the provision of free, impartial advice on fuel poverty and energy efficiency. The contract, valued at £750,000 GBP, was signed on 16 September 2021, following the tender period that concluded on 9 August 2021.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in energy consultancy, environmental management, and housing sustainability. Companies with experience in these areas, particularly those offering free and impartial advice, can leverage this contract to expand their portfolio. It is especially suited for businesses that can demonstrate robust quality assurance schemes, such as ISO certifications, and have a proven track record in managing similar projects. The emphasis on community benefits, including local job creation and apprenticeship opportunities, underscores the contract's potential to foster business growth while driving social and economic improvement within the local region.

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Notice Title

Energy Efficiency Information, Support and Advice Services

Notice Description

The Councils require the provision of a free impartial information, advice and support service on all aspects of fuel poverty and energy efficiency to help alleviate fuel poverty, improve the energy efficiency of housing, maximise residents' income and reduce carbon emissions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Councils require the provision of a free impartial information, advice and support service on all aspects of fuel poverty and energy efficiency to help alleviate fuel poverty, improve the energy efficiency of housing, maximise residents' income and reduce carbon emissions.

Renewal: 36 months initially with option to extend for up to 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000659996
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC519608
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

80 - Education and training services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

45262640 - Environmental improvement works

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

71314000 - Energy and related services

71314200 - Energy-management services

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

71356300 - Technical support services

80540000 - Environmental training services

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,060,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,060,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
6 months prior to end date of contract

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

Contact Name
Stephen McCann
Contact Email
cpssprocurement@aberdeencity.gov.uk, school.transport@aberdeenshire.gov.uk, stephen.mccann@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1467533335, +44 1467536287, +44 1467539209, +44 1467539600

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCARF

Further Information

Notice Documents

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