Award

Energy Efficient Scotland ABS Funding Managing Agent

RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Jul 2023 at 00:00

Tender

30 Mar 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Renfrewshire Council is seeking a Managing Agent to deliver an Energy Efficient Scotland ABS Funding project, focusing on external wall insulation for private properties within the Renfrewshire area. The procurement process is at the Award stage, with a contract value of £262,473.75 signed on 4th July 2023. The project aims to reduce energy costs and usage for households at risk of fuel poverty. Key deadlines include completion of works by 31st May 2024 and upcoming Council board meetings on 8th June and 14th September 2023.

This tender opportunity provides a chance for SMEs specializing in energy efficiency and construction services to compete for the managing agent role. Businesses well-versed in PAS 2035 standards and Scottish Government guidance are suited for this opportunity. The procurement method is an open procedure, offering fair work first criteria and a blend of quality and price evaluation for selection, with a focus on community benefits and independent performance compliance.

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Notice Title

Energy Efficient Scotland ABS Funding Managing Agent

Notice Description

Renfrewshire Council have a requirement to appoint a suitably qualified Service Provider to provide a Managing Agent service to deliver a portion of their Area Based Schemes (ABS) programme to households throughout the Renfrewshire area in line with the Scottish Government Guidance on Scheme Design and Delivery. The majority of the funding received will be spent on external wall insulation on private domestic properties at various locations throughout the Renfrewshire local authority area. The main aim of the ABS program is to provide measures to private households in or at risk of fuel poverty that help to reduce energy usage and costs. Addresses will be Renfrewshire wide, but only for privately owned properties which are deemed to meet the Scottish Government eligibility criteria. Renfrewshire Council will guide the selection of addresses.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council seeks to appoint a competent and suitably qualified managing agent to deliver a portion of their Area Based Schemes (ABS) programme to households throughout the Renfrewshire area in line with the Scottish Government Guidance on Scheme Design and Delivery. The role of the managing agent is to; -identify suitable properties, -sign up residents, -assist householders with the application process, -appoint a Works contractor, and -manage works on site. The Managing Agent must provide services and energy efficiency installations in line with the following standards and guidance documents; -PAS 2035 and all future relevant updated iterations. -The most current/up to date Scottish Government's HEEPS:ABS guidance and future relevant updated iterations NOTE: The Managing Agent (Contractor) fee is based on a fixed percentage of the funding available for the Area Based Schemes (ABS). This funding is not guaranteed and may fluctuate within this year and within subsequent financial years, and that guidance may change in line with Scottish Government requirements. If the maximum value of the available ABS funding grant per property increases, the rates provided within the Tender Submission will remain for the duration of the Contract. Please refer to the Invitation to Tender document and commercial envelope for further details.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The Contract duration is 12 months with the Council having the option to extend for up to 12 months on two (2) separate occasions, subject to satisfactory operation and performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000727454
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL484714
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71314000 - Energy and related services

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

71541000 - Construction project management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£262,473 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jul 20232 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
RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Claire Earnshaw
Contact Email
claire.earnshaw@renfrewshire.gov.uk, procurement@renfrewshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1JB
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE WISE GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR474982
    Energy Efficient Scotland ABS Funding Managing Agent - Renfrewshire Council have a requirement to appoint a suitably qualified Service Provider to provide a Managing Agent service to deliver a portion of their Area Based Schemes (ABS) programme to households throughout the Renfrewshire area in line with the Scottish Government Guidance on Scheme Design and Delivery. The majority of the funding received will be spent on external wall insulation on private domestic properties at various locations throughout the Renfrewshire local authority area. The main aim of the ABS program is to provide measures to private households in or at risk of fuel poverty that help to reduce energy usage and costs. Addresses will be Renfrewshire wide, but only for privately owned properties which are deemed to meet the Scottish Government eligibility criteria. Renfrewshire Council will guide the selection of addresses.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL484714
    Energy Efficient Scotland ABS Funding Managing Agent - Renfrewshire Council have a requirement to appoint a suitably qualified Service Provider to provide a Managing Agent service to deliver a portion of their Area Based Schemes (ABS) programme to households throughout the Renfrewshire area in line with the Scottish Government Guidance on Scheme Design and Delivery. The majority of the funding received will be spent on external wall insulation on private domestic properties at various locations throughout the Renfrewshire local authority area. The main aim of the ABS program is to provide measures to private households in or at risk of fuel poverty that help to reduce energy usage and costs. Addresses will be Renfrewshire wide, but only for privately owned properties which are deemed to meet the Scottish Government eligibility criteria. Renfrewshire Council will guide the selection of addresses.

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