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ECO4 and GBIS Flex Managing Agent Services

FALKIRK COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Falkirk Council has recently completed the procurement for "ECO4 and GBIS Flex Managing Agent Services" under an open procedure, focusing on the delivery of energy efficiency and heating improvements within the Falkirk Council area, specifically within the housing and community amenities sector. The award was issued to Scarf Enterprises (Scotland) Ltd, with the contract valued at £80,000. Key dates include the publication of the tender notice on 11 October 2024, with the contract signed on 10 December 2024. The procurement stage is now complete, and services will be administered to eligible properties throughout the Falkirk Council boundary. This project aims to support the government's ECO4 and GBIS Flex schemes, enhancing energy efficiency across domestic properties.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in energy efficiency solutions, particularly those with established frameworks of TrustMark-approved and certified contractors. Experienced participants who offer expertise in administrative and coordination services for energy improvements will find this contract highly beneficial. Businesses specialising in data management and service provision, especially within the public sector, could leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio. The project also underscores the importance of Fair Work First principles and community benefits, ensuring the participating businesses contribute positively to the local community and climate initiatives.

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Notice Title

ECO4 and GBIS Flex Managing Agent Services

Notice Description

Provision of ECO4 and GBIS Managing Agent Services, to any location within the Falkirk Council area

Lot Information

Lot 1

Managing Agent Services for the delivery of ECO4 and GBIS Flex. Government ECO4 and GBIS Flex scheme provides funding for domestic properties for energy efficiency and heating improvements, providing certain eligibility criteria are met. The successful Participant would manage the administrative side of installations under this scheme, such as gathering information on eligibility, liaising with installers, and passing on eligibility information to the Council, to sign declarations. The Managing Agent will also liaise their own established framework of Trustmark approved and certified Installers, to implement improvements and also provide aftercare to the Property Owner / Private Tenants, where the ECO4 and GBIS energy efficiency improvements have been installed. All Contractors selected by the Managing Agent for installation of the energy efficiency measures must be backed by TrustMark, being TrustMark approved and certified contractors. Administrative fee must be charged to the Managing Agent's own framework Contractors with no cost being incurred to the Council. Service delivery locations include any geographical location throughout the Falkirk Council boundary.. Contract Value (spend on this contract by the Authority) is 0 GBP. The expected term external economic benefit for successful contractor is estimated to be 80,000 GBP. Quality Award Criteria (100%) weighted as A1 Service Provision 60% A2 Data Management 30% A3 Fair Work First 10%

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000778278
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520750
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
3 Jan 2025 - 31 May 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FALKIRK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Paul O'Donnell
Contact Email
cpu@falkirk.gov.uk, paul.odonnell@falkirk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1324506566

Buyer Location

Locality
LARBERT
Postcode
FK5 4RU
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM12 Falkirk
Delivery Location
TLM76 Falkirk

Local Authority
Falkirk
Electoral Ward
Bonnybridge and Larbert
Westminster Constituency
Alloa and Grangemouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCARF ENTERPRISES (SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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