--- title: "GR/CEN/Tenant Energy Advice Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3d6c73bb-ce23-4b5a-a30f-90f2916fdae3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3d6c73bb-ce23-4b5a-a30f-90f2916fdae3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3d6c73bb-ce23-4b5a-a30f-90f2916fdae3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3d6c73bb-ce23-4b5a-a30f-90f2916fdae3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL" published: "2024-09-12" --- # GR/CEN/Tenant Energy Advice Service Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d6c73bb-ce23-4b5a-a30f-90f2916fdae3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3d6c73bb-ce23-4b5a-a30f-90f2916fdae3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3d6c73bb-ce23-4b5a-a30f-90f2916fdae3.json) ## Summary Bristol City Council is seeking a service provider or consortium to deliver a comprehensive Tenant Energy Advice Service (TEA) under the project title "GR/CEN/Tenant Energy Advice Service". This tender is part of the consultative engineering and construction services category, with services to be provided across England. The procurement is in the tender stage and follows an open procedure. Key dates include the tender period end date on 14th October 2024, with the contract period running from 1st January 2025 to 31st December 2028. The total contract value is £650,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in energy consultancy and advice services, especially those with a focus on reducing fuel debt, switching energy suppliers, optimising heating systems usage, and providing guidance on fuel discounts and grants. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, reinforcing their role in supporting local government initiatives. This contract offers an excellent avenue for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector by partnering with Bristol City Council to impact vulnerable tenant groups positively. ## Notice 3.1 HLS is looking to obtain resources of one service provider or consortium, to supply a complete Tenant Energy Advice service (TEA). The TEA service will be available to all Bristol City Council tenants with no eligibility criteria. 3.2 The service should be available to any tenant who requests energy advice, but it should seek to target the following groups (N.B. this list is not exhaustive and may vary over the course of the contract): * Older people * People with physical health issues * People with mental health issues * People who are known to the council as being vulnerable for any other reason than the above * People who are known as having previously requested their gas supply to be capped off * People who have refused the offer of new central heating or other energy works * People who are known to be in rent arrears and are therefore likely to be in arrears with other household bills 3.3 The advice service should include, but is not limited to, the following energy topics: * Reducing fuel debt * Switching supplier to reduce energy bills * Making best use of heating systems to reduce energy consumption and maintain a warm and healthy home * Claiming fuel discounts and grants (e.g. Warm Home Discount) * Minimising damp, mould and condensation through behavioural changes ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9bd85b5-c849-4f90-9b7f-56754d706410 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £650,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS3 9FS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Bedminster | | Westminster constituency | Bristol South | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services ## Release History - 12 Sep 2024 at 13:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9bd85b5-c849-4f90-9b7f-56754d706410 - 11 Sep 2024 at 08:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0febe036-17b1-4249-9af3-ac7ccfa807ac - 10 Sep 2024 at 12:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48767ec7-fddb-4a18-a65c-d804b2aa0759 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9bd85b5-c849-4f90-9b7f-56754d706410 12th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0febe036-17b1-4249-9af3-ac7ccfa807ac 11th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48767ec7-fddb-4a18-a65c-d804b2aa0759 10th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.bristol.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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