---
title: "Administration and Management of the Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-048807"
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buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2024-08-06"
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# Administration and Management of the Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES)

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048807

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has initiated the Administration and Management of the Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES), focusing on energy-efficiency consultancy services. This service, under the procurement category of services, is based in Edinburgh (UKM) and involves the administration and recovery of existing loan repayments, alongside the management of various grant schemes like CARES start-up and development grants. Initially awarded on 24th March 2021, the contract, valued at GBP 4,731,628, began on 1st April 2021 and is set to end on 31st March 2025. The award status is active, with the procurement stage being under contract update due to unforeseen increases in the number of applications necessitating more resources.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in energy-efficiency consultancy and related services. The CARES contract, managed by the Energy Saving Trust, demonstrates a growing demand for consultancy in renewable and community energy. Firms equipped to deliver comprehensive energy consultancy services, and manage financial aspects of grant and loan schemes, stand in good stead to compete effectively. The extended provisions indicate robust prospects for companies aiming to leverage increased funding and higher engagement levels in the renewable energy sector.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Service Provider is 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 includes 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024665-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,731,628 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH6 6QQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Leith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| 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

- 6 Aug 2024 at 11:39 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024665-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000653693
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:248729-2021: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

## Provenance

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