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title: "Administration and Management of the Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02afea"
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# Administration and Management of the Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES)

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02afea

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is seeking a service provider for the "Administration and Management of the Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES)" project, focusing on energy-efficiency consultancy services. This procurement process is currently at the Award stage, with a budget of £4,000,000 allocated for the contract, which runs from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2025. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the project aims to support local energy ownership and shared ownership in Scotland.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the energy consultancy sector and those experienced in managing grant and loan schemes related to renewable energy. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in energy management, decarbonisation strategies, and community project support could be well-suited to compete. Moreover, the requirements surrounding cyber security compliance may attract firms possessing strong capabilities in that area, thereby enhancing their qualifications to secure the contract.

## Notice

The Service Provider will be responsible for the delivery of the administration and recovery of all existing loan repayments and the delivery and administration of existing grant schemes for the duration of the contract which will include management of the budget for the following schemes: 2.2.1 CARES start-up grants 2.2.2 CARES Development Grants. 2.2.3 CARES Development Loans.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government (Energy Division) is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced service provider (Service Provider), to deliver the Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES) in Scotland. The main components of CARES are local energy ownership and shared ownership both of which are facilitated through a range of interventions summarised as follows: - CARES is designed to support the delivery of the Scottish Government's targets: - Of 2 Gigawatts by 2030, and - For at least half of newly consented renewable energy projects to have an element of shared ownership. - Net zero emissions by 2045 - The Service Provider may be required to implement additional and or enhanced interventions to support decarbonisation and a more localised energy supply and demand in line with Scottish Government policy and priorities. -- Bespoke advice and support to eligible applicants on a broad range of issues involved in owning a renewable energy project, or taking a share in a commercial scheme. -- Administration and management of a range of grant and loan support schemes, from start-up grants through to post planning capital loans to help projects reach financial closure and/or reach investor readiness. -- The promotion of CARES which is mainly facilitated through a dedicated website and annual conference. -- Support for a local energy systems approach, understanding of how local energy systems are developed and operate, including integration of generation, storage, supply and demand modification technology. The Service Provider shall be responsible for reviewing the support currently in place to ensure it can continue to deliver the Scottish Government's ambitions and targets. The requirement also includes: -- Loans -- recovery of all existing loan repayments from current loan schemes, including those which have been closed or will no longer be available at the contract start date. -- Grants -- the need to ensure recipients comply with the terms and conditions of issue. -- Administration and management including the processing, assessment and decision-making of applications received to the various funding programmes. -- Support on complex financial matters associated with investing in a renewable energy and or low carbon project including the refinancing of operational projects. The period of contract is from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010361-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,999,832 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ENERGY SAVING TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 May 2021 at 07:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010361-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:555029-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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