This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Dec 2023 at 00:00

Tender

23 Aug 2023 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for the provision of a heat in buildings national scheme quality assurance and audit to Pennington Choices Ltd. The contract, with an active status, was signed on 8th December 2023, with a total value of £3,500,000. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure method. The contract is for the management of a new national scheme under the Heat in Buildings Programme, focusing on delivering insulation, heating, and micro-generation measures in households across Scotland.

This public procurement opportunity presents business growth potential for companies specializing in quality assurance and audit services for building schemes. Businesses with experience in managing end-to-end customer journeys, assessing eligibility criteria, overseeing measure installation, carrying out technical assessments, and ensuring compliance with contract terms are well-suited to compete for this contract. The opportunity, initiated by the Scottish Government, requires adherence to various selection criteria, including economic and technical qualifications, insurance levels, and environmental management measures.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

THE PROVISION OF A HEAT IN BUILDINGS SCOTLAND NATIONAL SCHEME QUALITY ASSURANCE AND AUDIT (QAA)

Notice Description

The Scottish Government intended to procure a contract for a managing agent to deliver a new national scheme ("the scheme") as part of its' Heat in Buildings Programme.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Purchaser required the provision of Quality Assurance and Audit (QAA) services under this Contract to support delivery of the Heat in Buildings new national scheme. The purpose of this service is to give the Purchaser confidence that the services provided, and the installation of measures undertaken by the Managing Agent of the Heat in Buildings National Scheme, are compliant to the contract. The new National Scheme, which is the successor to Warmer Homes Scotland concerns the installation of insulation, heating, and micro-generation measures in the homes of households, across Scotland, who met the eligibility criteria set out by the Purchaser, designed to target support at those in, or at risk of being in, fuel poverty. The Scottish Government will have in place a contract with a single Managing Agent who is responsible for managing the end-to-end customer journey. This includes assessing the household's eligibility, identifying the Measures which are suitable for the dwelling through a PAS 2035 retrofit assessment process, carrying out a technical assessment, installing the measures, arranging a Post-Installation inspection, arranging billing of the Scottish Government (as Purchaser) and the customer, as appropriate, and following up with a service visit later.

Renewal: Following the end of the initial contract period of 60 months the contract maybe extended by a further 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000742053
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC495114
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 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
Scottish Government
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 9DB
Postcode Area
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Torry/Ferryhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Pennington Choices Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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