Provision of Home Energy Scotland Advice Centre Services

ENERGY SAVING TRUST

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Summary of the contracting process

Energy Saving Trust Ltd, acting on behalf of the Scottish Government, is planning a procurement process for the "Provision of Home Energy Scotland Advice Centre Services." This contract involves operating and managing five regional advice centres across Scotland: the Highlands and Islands, North East, South East, South West, and Strathclyde and Central areas. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an open, single-stage tender expected to be published in July 2025. The services, valued at approximately GBP 12 million over two years with possible extensions, are set to commence on 1st April 2026. This contract, under the environmental protection category, offers numerous opportunities for service providers in regions such as Argyll and Bute, Aberdeen, Dumfries, and Glasgow, among others.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in managing energy efficiency and carbon reduction programmes. Suitable companies might include those with experience in providing advisory services on energy-saving measures, heating system installation, and renewable energy solutions. Furthermore, organisations capable of engaging with low-income communities and managing regional operations will have a competitive advantage. The procurement method allows suppliers to bid for up to two lots, thus encouraging participation from companies keen on expanding their regional footprint in the sustainable energy sector. Engaging in this process could enhance a company's reputation as a key player in supporting Scotland’s transition to lower carbon living.

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Provision of Home Energy Scotland Advice Centre Services

ENERGY SAVING TRUST

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

9th June 2025 00:00:00 AM
Contract Summary

Energy Saving Trust wishes to appoint contractors to operate and manage each of the five regional advice centres of the Home Energy Scotland (HES) advice network covering the Highlands and Islands, North East, South East, South West, Strathclyde and Central regions of Scotland from 1st April 2026. The tender will be split into 5 lots, covering the provision of the services in these 5 geographical areas. Energy Saving Trust currently anticipates following a single-stage "open" tender procedure and to publish a formal contract notice for these purposes in July 2025. We currently anticipate the estimated total value of the services being tendered to be GBP 12 million over 2 years to March 2028, with a potential for two further one-year extensions. This figure, and figures for future years of the service are subject to ongoing revision and approval from Scottish Government, acting in their own sole discretion.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-r6ebe6-0000769930

Publication Source

Public Contracts Scotland

Procurement Stage

Planning

Procurement Method

N/A

Procurement Method Details

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Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

79512000

CPV Division(s)

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

ENERGY SAVING TRUST

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

david.angelini@est.org.uk

Buyer Phone

+44 1315557900

Buyer Address

Prospect House, 5 Thistle Street

EH2 1DF

Edinburgh

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Provision of Home Energy Scotland Advice Centre Services

ENERGY SAVING TRUST

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