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title: "2024-030"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0454eb"
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buyer: "OFGEM"
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# 2024-030

Buyer: OFGEM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0454eb

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## Summary

Ofgem has awarded the contract for the Non-Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (NDRHI) Statistical and Targeted Audits to ICF Consulting Services Limited. The procurement process aimed to secure an audit contractor to perform technical site audits linked to the NDRHI and Green Gas Support Scheme (GGSS). The buying organisation, Ofgem, based in London, sought to ensure compliance and reduce fraud in its environmental schemes. The contract, worth £3,639,562 GBP, was signed on 2nd September 2024. The procurement employed an open procedure and has now moved to the award stage, with auditing services set to occur across Scotland, England, and Wales. This contract is vital for maintaining the environmental integrity and economic correctness of installations under these schemes.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing services, particularly those with expertise in environmental and energy sectors. Companies proficient in mechanical services and understanding compliance requirements for renewable heat installations would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract allows firms to align with Ofgem’s commitment to reducing fraud and enhancing compliance, thereby contributing to national environmental goals. This contract also represents a substantial financial opportunity, providing a stable revenue stream and enhancing business growth through high-profile public sector engagements.

## Notice

This procurement is for the provision of an audit contractor to perform technical site audits as part of the Non-Domestic Renewable Heat Incentives programme and the Green Gas Support Scheme on behalf of Ofgem.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This work is required as part of Ofgem's commitment to reduce fraud and error on its environmental schemes. This will require the supplier to undertake technical site audits of both prospective and accredited installations under the above-mentioned schemes as part of the audit programme. The audit programmes are designed to reduce the risk of non-compliance; thus, ensuring the schemes provide value for money for UK taxpayers. Ofgem's Requirements for Services to be provided for technical audits of generators and installations for the following Schemes: * Non-Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (NDRHI) * Green Gas Support Scheme (GGSS) The overarching requirements of the audit site visit, regardless of Scheme, include the supplier's auditors to: *Check the accuracy of data provided to Ofgem. This includes data provided in any reports; *Securing assurance of compliance with Ofgem's published guidance and with any procedures or Scheme that Ofgem may have agreed with the participant; *Detecting non-compliance and fraud, either on the part of the Auditee or those parties with whom they have a contract for delivering their obligations; and *Detecting departures from good practice that have resulted, or that may result in the incorrect supply of information to Ofgem. The supplier will be expected to have a full understanding of the NDRHI and GGSS requirements and expect that they can apply their mechanical services expertise during site visits to understand when installations or participants are not complying with the relevant legislation. The supplier is also expected to have a full understanding of the applicable eligibility criteria that Ofgem apply for each installation concerning both general and specific technology type eligibility checks. This ensures that the installation has been accurately represented during application. Ofgem expects the auditors should also be familiar with Ofgem's published guidance for the above schemes. On this basis, they should be able to highlight to Ofgem when applicants or operators are not complying with the guidance and/or legislation

Renewal: It is anticipated the contract will be in place for up to 2 years with the option to extend for up to 2 x 12 month periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032515-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Following the end of the initial 2 year period or following any extension period utilised. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,639,562 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OFGEM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ICF CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 65 - Public utilities
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy
- 65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution
- 71314000 - Energy and related services
- 71314200 - Energy-management services
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212300 - Statutory audit services
- 90714000 - Environmental auditing
- 90714300 - Sectoral environmental auditing services

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2024 at 08:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032515-2024
- 24 May 2024 at 09:56 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016417-2024
- 24 Apr 2024 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013342-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.mytenders.co.uk
- http://www.ofgem.gov.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10021

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