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Contract to employ SCARF to delivery Energy Efficiency Advice and Support

PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Perth & Kinross Council has awarded a contract for providing energy efficiency advice and support to the company Scarf. This procurement falls under the housing and community amenities industry category and is located in Perth, Scotland (UKM77). The procurement stage is complete, having gone through an award procedure without prior publication due to the specialised nature of the services and the necessity for continuity with Scarf, the long-time service provider. The contract covers the period from 26 August 2024 to 26 May 2026, with the potential for a 12-month extension, and is valued at £518,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in energy efficiency services, especially those with proven expertise in supporting home energy efficiency contracts like HEEPS-ABS and ECO4. Companies with specialised knowledge who can provide continuity in service will find this procurement particularly suited to their capabilities. SMEs from similar sectors may also benefit from observing such contracts for future tenders or partnerships, as demonstrated by the successful involvement of Scarf, an SME based in Aberdeen.

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Notice Title

Contract to employ SCARF to delivery Energy Efficiency Advice and Support

Notice Description

Perth & Kinross Council intend to appoint a supplier to provide energy advice and support on home energy efficiency and to support the HEEPS-ABS and ECO4 contracts.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Perth & Kinross Council intend to appoint a supplier to provide energy advice and support on home energy efficiency and to support the HEEPS-ABS and ECO4 contracts. Perth & Kinross Council intend to direct award this contract to SCARF.

Procurement Information

Perth & Kinross Council intend to appoint a supplier to provide energy advice and support on home energy efficiency and to support the HEEPS-ABS and ECO4 contracts. Perth & Kinross Council intend to direct award this contract to SCARF. SCARF have been providing this service for the local authority over a number of years through a Service Level Agreement and as the work is of a specialist nature and there are limited suppliers with the required level of expertise, the intention is to direct award to SCARF to ensure continuity of the service. A VEAT notice was published in advance of the contract award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000770904
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525477
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£518,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20241 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
PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PERTH
Postcode
PH1 5PH
Post Town
Perth
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

Local Authority
Perth and Kinross
Electoral Ward
Perth City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Perth and Kinross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCARF

Further Information

Notice Documents

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