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ITT for the Evaluation of Home Energy Scotland Advice 2023-24

ENERGY SAVING TRUST

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28 Jun 2023 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation for this public procurement contract is the Energy Saving Trust, based in Edinburgh, UK. The contract titled "ITT for the Evaluation of Home Energy Scotland Advice 2023-24" falls under the services industry category and is located in Edinburgh. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on July 21, 2023, and an award period starting on the same day. The contract value is £66,000 GBP, and the procurement method is an open procedure, with electronic submission required.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses to participate in conducting approximately 2,200 telephone interviews with householders supported by Home Energy Scotland advice. The contract, starting in August 2023, requires an experienced research agency to carry out the evaluation. Companies in research services specialised in energy efficiency, heating, renewable energy, and consumer behaviour are well-suited to compete in this procurement process, aiming at business growth through providing valuable insights to the Energy Saving Trust regarding the effectiveness of their advice programme.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ITT for the Evaluation of Home Energy Scotland Advice 2023-24

Notice Description

Energy Saving Trust requires an experienced research agency ("the supplier") to complete approximately 2,200 telephone interviews with householders supported by HES advice. Approximately 550 interviews shall be completed during each one of four phases of interviewing, between 3 and 6 months after a householder has been advised. This opportunity will be an open procedure advertised on the Public Contracts Scotland Portal and selection of a bidder shall be in accordance with the Energy saving Trust's procurement procedures. The contract will commence in August 2023.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Home Energy Scotland (HES) is a comprehensive programme of impartial, expert advice and financial support. The HES programme is funded by the Scottish Government and delivered by Energy Saving Trust and partners. The HES frontline advice service network ("HES advice") consists of five regional advice centres delivered under contract with Energy Saving Trust, and an extended hours service delivered in-house by Energy Saving Trust. Advice is provided to householders on home energy efficiency improvements, low and zero carbon heating, renewable energy generation , and energy and water saving behaviours, over the telephone, face-to-face in a public setting or in the home. Energy Saving Trust insight and evaluation team is carrying out an evaluation of the HES frontline advice network ("HES advice"), covering the delivery period April 1st, 2023, to March 31st, 2024. The service has been the subject of regular evaluation for several years. Energy Saving Trust requires an experienced research agency ("the supplier") to complete approximately 2,200 telephone interviews with householders supported by HES advice. Approximately 550 interviews shall be completed during each one of four phases of interviewing, between 3 and 6 months after a householder has been advised.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000736923
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN482260
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£66,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£66,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Aug 2023 - 30 Jul 2024 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENERGY SAVING TRUST
Contact Name
St. David Deji-Adams
Contact Email
david.deji-adams@est.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7852980308

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6JH
Post Town
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
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Further Information

Notice Documents

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