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title: "Provision of a Cosy Homes in Lancashire (CHiL) Delivery Partner for Domestic Energy Initiatives"
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# Provision of a Cosy Homes in Lancashire (CHiL) Delivery Partner for Domestic Energy Initiatives

Buyer: BLACKPOOL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-038d5c

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## Summary

The Blackpool Council has awarded the contract for the "Provision of a Cosy Homes in Lancashire (CHiL) Delivery Partner for Domestic Energy Initiatives" to Rhea Projects Ltd. The contract term is from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2025, with options for incremental extensions. This procurement falls under the services category of business and management consultancy and related services.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the consultancy and energy efficiency sectors to participate in the delivery of domestic energy initiatives in Lancashire. The contract aims to support energy efficiency measures for Lancashire residents, particularly those in fuel poverty. The successful provider must demonstrate the ability to meet the energy efficiency requirements and the economically advantageous tender criteria set by Blackpool Council and Lancashire Home Energy Officers Group (LHEOG).

## Notice

Blackpool Council, working on behalf of other Lancashire Local Authorities through the Lancashire Home Energy Officers Group (LHEOG), has appointed a Partner / managing agent to oversee the delivery all domestic energy efficiency initiatives under the CHiL brand. The Partner / managing agent clearly demonstrated the ability to meet our requirements and offered the most economically advantageous tender. Blackpool Council acted as the Procurement lead, each Local Authority will have their own separate contract with the successful bidder. The contract term will be from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2025 with the option to extend incrementally for a period of 1 + 1 years (subject to contract review and budget availability). Cosy Homes in Lancashire (CHiL) is a brand established by 12 district and two unitary councils in Lancashire as well as the County Council under which domestic energy efficiency schemes are delivered pan-Lancashire. Historically there is a strong track record of the Authorities working together in the energy field and CHiL has developed through this collaborative working arrangement. Other Lancashire Authorities may in the future may join the LHEOG and it is an expectation that the successful provider will be able to accommodate their requirements. The cost of providing this Service will be met by any fees generated from funding agreements and any management fees included within funding secured from other sources via the Open Book process.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract term will be from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2025 with the option to extend incrementally for a period of 1 + 1 years (subject to contract review and budget availability). Cosy Homes in Lancashire (CHiL) is a brand established by 12 district and two unitary councils in Lancashire as well as the County Council under which domestic energy efficiency schemes are delivered pan-Lancashire. Historically there is a strong track record of the Authorities working together in the energy field and CHiL has developed through this collaborative working arrangement. Other Lancashire Authorities may in the future may join the LHEOG and it is an expectation that the successful provider will be able to accommodate their requirements. CHiL seeks to maximise government Energy Company Obligation (ECO) and other grant opportunities that are available for energy efficiency measures for Lancashire residents. In particular CHiL looks to support those households in fuel poverty and vulnerable to the effects of living in a cold home but also aims to provide an offer to all households, not just those in fuel poverty. The cost of providing this Service will be met by any fees generated from funding agreements and any management fees included within funding secured from other sources via the Open Book process. .

Renewal: This contract may be extended (subject to satisfactory review and funding availability) for a further 1 plus 1 year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016326-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BLACKPOOL COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL; BURNLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL; CHORLEY COUNCIL; FYLDE BOROUGH COUNCIL; HYNDBURN BOROUGH COUNCIL; LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL; LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL; PENDLE BOROUGH COUNCIL; PRESTON CITY COUNCIL; RIBBLE VALLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL; ROSSENDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL; SOUTH RIBBLE BOROUGH COUNCIL; WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL; WYRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY1 1NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre |
| Local authority | Wyre |
| Electoral ward | Breck |
| Westminster constituency | Fylde |
| Delivery location | TLD4 Lancashire, TLD42 Blackpool |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RHEA PROJECTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2023 at 14:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016326-2023
- 11 Jan 2023 at 10:52 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000776-2023
- 20 Dec 2022 at 15:35 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036073-2022
- 14 Dec 2022 at 11:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035357-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/
- https://burnley.gov.uk/
- https://new.fylde.gov.uk/contact-us
- https://procontract.due-north.com/ProjectManagement/ProjectDashboard?projectId=414a68ff-2659-ed11-811b-9f38301b3091
- https://www.blackburn.gov.uk/customer-services/contact-us
- https://www.chorley.gov.uk
- https://www.hyndburnbc.gov.uk/
- https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/council/get-involved/contact
- https://www.lancaster.gov.uk
- https://www.pendle.gov.uk/info/20011/council_and_councillors/350/contacting_us
- https://www.preston.gov.uk/
- https://www.ribblevalley.gov.uk/
- https://www.rossendale.gov.uk/
- https://www.southribble.gov.uk/
- https://www.westlancs.gov.uk/
- https://www.wyre.gov.uk/

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