--- title: "343_24 Energy Performance of Buildings Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f9464bdb-f639-47c4-ac80-8ae4d2fe966a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f9464bdb-f639-47c4-ac80-8ae4d2fe966a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f9464bdb-f639-47c4-ac80-8ae4d2fe966a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f9464bdb-f639-47c4-ac80-8ae4d2fe966a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ESPO" published: "2024-08-13" --- # 343_24 Energy Performance of Buildings Services Buyer: ESPO Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f9464bdb-f639-47c4-ac80-8ae4d2fe966a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f9464bdb-f639-47c4-ac80-8ae4d2fe966a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f9464bdb-f639-47c4-ac80-8ae4d2fe966a.json) ## Summary Espo, based in Leicester, recently concluded the award stage of the procurement process for the "343_24 Energy Performance of Buildings Services" tender under an open procedure. This national framework agreement, valued at £2,200,000, encompasses the provision of Energy Performance Certificates (EPC), Display Energy Certificates (DEC), TM44 air-conditioning testing, and other energy-related audit, assessment, survey and certification services in compliance with the Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations 2012. The framework will commence on 21 July 2024 and run until 20 July 2026, with the option to extend for up to an additional 24 months. The framework is available to all contracting authorities in England and Wales, but does not cover Scotland or Northern Ireland. This tender provides significant opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with relevant expertise. Businesses with qualified and accredited energy assessors stand to benefit from participation, given the broad user base that includes local authorities, educational establishments, and health sector bodies. Regular credit referencing and KPI monitoring underscore the importance of high performance and reliability, which will be crucial for maintaining ongoing contract relationships. The framework's scope ensures that companies specialising in energy audits, certification, and air-conditioning inspections are well placed to compete and thrive. ## Notice ESPO framework agreement for the provision of Energy Performance Certificates (EPC), Display Energy Certificates (DEC), TM44 air-conditioning testing and any other energy related audit, assessment, survey and certification services, to meet the requirements of the Energy Performance of Buildings (2012) Regulations (EPB 2012) (as amended). Lot 1 - Provision of Domestic EPC Lot 2 - Provision of Commercial EPC Lot 3 - Provision of DEC Lot 4 - Other Energy Related Surveys (incl. TM44 Air-Conditioning Inspections) This National framework for use by all contracting authorities in England and Wales. Please note the scope of this framework does not include delivery to Scotland or Northern Ireland. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. Staff providing services must be qualified and accredited Energy Assessors. Service Providers will be monitored throughout the life of the contract by reference to a Credit Referencing Agency. Service Providers will be monitored throughout the life of the contract against a set of agreed KPIs. Contract management processes will be in place throughout the life of the contract to ensure contract performance. Service Providers to provide management information on a six-monthly basis. Additional information: As a Central Purchasing Body as defined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined at https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; The Corporate Office of the House of Lords, The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas are available at: https://www.espo.org/legal. Please note though that the scope of this framework does not include delivery to Scotland or Northern Ireland. ESPO has established a commercial trading company, ESPO Trading Limited, whose target clients are third sector organisations such as national and local charities, public sector mutual organisations and other organisations involved in the delivery of services to or for the public sector. The successful Supplier may be asked to enter into an additional separate framework agreement (the Second Framework) with ESPO Trading Limited on materially similar terms to that found in the tender pack to be entered into by ESPO itself. Any Second Framework agreement will be a purely commercial agreement and will, for the avoidance of doubt, not be governed by the Public Contract Regulations 2015 or other public procurement legislation. ESPO Trading Limited may enter into the second framework agreement with the successful supplier and make it available to third sector clients who themselves are not required to follow the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or other public procurement legislation. Accordingly, this is provided for bidders information only. An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5627f4ea-7bcc-46f9-8668-4b92723775a2 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 19 Jul 2024 | | Contract period | 20 Jul 2024 - 20 Jul 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,200,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £2,200,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ESPO | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE19 1ES | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Blaby | | Electoral ward | Enderby | | Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire | | 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), TLL Wales | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 22 | | Supplier names | AES SUSTAINABILITY CONSULTANTS; BEMS (CONTROLS; CALADEN CONSULTING; CARBON PROFILE; CRAWFORD & CO SURVEYORS (FORMERLY COMPLETE CERTIFICATION; ENERGY AND COMPLIANCE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED (TRADING AS: COMPLIANCE; EPC CHOICE; ESOS ENERGY; ESSENTIAL SITE SKILLS; EVERY PROPERTY CERTIFICATE T/A EASY EPC; FADING FOOTPRINTS; IN2 ENGINEERING DESIGN; MABBETT & ASSOCIATES; MEES SOLUTIONS; MILLS GREEN DEAL ADVISORS LTD T/A ENERGY EFFICIENCY CONSULTANTS; NRG FOCUS; PENNINGTON CHOICES; RAND ASSOCIATES CONSULTANCY SERVICES; TALK GREEN; TAYLOR LEWIS; VIBRANT ENERGY MATTERS; ZENERGI LIMITED (T/A BRIAR CONSULTING ENGINEERS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71314000 - Energy and related services ## Release History - 13 Aug 2024 at 16:28 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5627f4ea-7bcc-46f9-8668-4b92723775a2 - 8 Aug 2024 at 12:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5627f4ea-7bcc-46f9-8668-4b92723775a2 - 11 Mar 2024 at 15:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78e22b00-ce06-42cc-86c4-11d75475b74e - 23 Feb 2024 at 10:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78e22b00-ce06-42cc-86c4-11d75475b74e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5627f4ea-7bcc-46f9-8668-4b92723775a2 13th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78e22b00-ce06-42cc-86c4-11d75475b74e 11th March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ (a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/; (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity '343_24' (via "View Opportunities" from the 'EastMidsTenders' Portal); (d) Express an interest ; (e) Download the tender documents (from the ProContract Activity summary screen, once an Expression of interest has been completed). ## Notice URLs - https://www.espo.org/ - https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/ - https://www.espo.org/legal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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