--- title: "To procure support for a research project to assess barriers to engagement with Private Sector Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) and proposed strategy to overcome barriers" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5b9a46cd-2be6-4945-90ec-31739e3b06b1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5b9a46cd-2be6-4945-90ec-31739e3b06b1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5b9a46cd-2be6-4945-90ec-31739e3b06b1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5b9a46cd-2be6-4945-90ec-31739e3b06b1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2021-04-27" --- # To procure support for a research project to assess barriers to engagement with Private Sector Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) and proposed strategy to overcome barriers Buyer: WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b9a46cd-2be6-4945-90ec-31739e3b06b1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5b9a46cd-2be6-4945-90ec-31739e3b06b1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5b9a46cd-2be6-4945-90ec-31739e3b06b1.json) ## Summary The West of England Combined Authority is seeking contractors for a support project focused on assessing barriers to engagement with the Private Sector Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES). This tender, titled "To procure support for a research project to assess barriers to engagement with Private Sector Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) and proposed strategy to overcome barriers," falls under the energy-efficiency consultancy services category. The tender is currently in the active stage and was published on 27th April 2021, with a closing date for submissions set for 14th May 2021. The contract is valued at approximately £40,000, with services expected to commence on 1st June 2021 and run until the end of December 2022. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing any interested parties to submit their bids. This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) which specialise in energy consultancy and related services. The project focuses on enhancing compliance with minimum energy efficiency standards within the private rented sector, an area that has recently increased in significance due to legislation. Companies adept in energy audits, strategic planning, and research are well-suited to compete, as the procurement aims to identify and address the existing barriers in engaging landlords to improve property standards, thereby also potentially contributing to the establishment of more effective energy efficiency programmes in the region. ## Notice In 2018 the government introduced minimum energy efficiency standards for privately rented properties (MEES). This required all rental properties to achieve an EPC E before it could be let, unless the landlord was able to demonstrate an appropriate exemption as identified in the legislation. Experience of the implementation of MEES has been varied across the four UA's. Bristol City Council was successful in receiving grant funding for the MEES pilot and this enabled them to undertake a review of exemptions, identifying questionable practices and highlighting landlords that were not compliant. The learning from this and a subsequent round of funding has resulted in BEIS developing an online toolkit which is due to be published soon (date unknown). The private rented sector is a large proportion of properties in the region (approx 30%) and has seen the biggest rise in the last 20 years. Coupled with the high percentage of traditional, solid wall construction properties (hard to treat) and a similarly high number of conservation areas and listed buildings in use as private rental properties, there are significant challenges to improving the energy efficiency of these properties. Previous programmes that have supported energy efficiency improvements through government funded grants have had little impact on the PRS sector locally. As legislation demands a progressive move to higher EPC ratings over the coming years compliance will be required from the sector. Establishing an effective programme now is likely to support the sector meet its commitments with less reliance on enforcement. WECA has been awarded just under PS20,000 from the Local Government Association, Housing Advisors Fund to investigate the barriers local authorities face in engaging private domestic landlords with the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards, improving the energy efficiency of their properties and local authority administered funding to support this. The Authority has provided match funding to deliver a wider scope on the research area and provide greater value for money in this important area. The combined value of these two funding streams equates to a maximum contract value of PS40,000. Please see linked RFQ for further details. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00a262c9-a2d7-432a-b5a3-662535f4ab9d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | 14 May 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2021 - 31 Dec 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | 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 | WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 6ER | | 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 | Lawrence Hill | | Westminster constituency | Bristol East | | 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 - 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services ## Release History - 27 Apr 2021 at 14:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00a262c9-a2d7-432a-b5a3-662535f4ab9d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00a262c9-a2d7-432a-b5a3-662535f4ab9d 27th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.westofengland-ca.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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