--- title: "INVITATION TO TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF CONSULTANCY SERVICES TO SUPPORT ENERGY SAVING TRUST BUSINESS ENERGY SCOTLAND (BES)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f76e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05f76e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f76e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f76e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ENERGY SAVING TRUST LTD" published: "2025-12-17" --- # INVITATION TO TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF CONSULTANCY SERVICES TO SUPPORT ENERGY SAVING TRUST BUSINESS ENERGY SCOTLAND (BES) Buyer: ENERGY SAVING TRUST LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f76e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05f76e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f76e.json) ## Summary The Energy Saving Trust Ltd, an organisation dedicated to environmental protection, has initiated an open tender process for consultancy services to support Business Energy Scotland (BES) with energy-efficiency projects. The tender, titled "Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Consultancy Services to Support Energy Saving Trust Business Energy Scotland (BES)," falls under the services category, specifically focusing on energy-efficiency consultancy. The procurement is structured as a framework agreement, set to begin on 6th April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2027, with potential renewals. Businesses interested in participating have until 30th January 2026 to submit their electronic applications. The procurement activity is set across various locations within Scotland, providing comprehensive support for SMEs in energy-saving initiatives. This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in energy efficiency, environmental engineering, and technical consultancy. Companies with expertise in delivering tailored energy-saving reports and advice, and those skilled in helping organisations reduce carbon footprint and improve cost efficiency, would find this an ideal opportunity for business growth. The tender's framework allows for engaging in recurring and one-off projects, fostering long-term relationships with the Energy Saving Trust. Additionally, the programme encourages collaboration with the Scottish Government’s funding schemes and local authorities, which could further broaden business networks and potential clientele. Medium-sized enterprises in Scotland specialising in sustainable solutions could greatly benefit from associating with the Energy Saving Trust through this initiative, potentially enabling them to leverage government-backed financial support to enhance their service offerings. ## Notice The recently published Heat in Buildings strategy by the Scottish Government sets out a pathway to zero emissions buildings by 2045, Reducing emissions from non-domestic buildings remains a key focus for the Scottish Government and the strategy covers support for SME's and non-domestic buildings particularly encouraging SME's to take action and install energy improvement measures through an integrated package of advice, technical and financial support. Business Energy Scotland (BES) provides free and impartial support for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Scotland to encourage the installation of energy efficiency, clean heating and other renewable technologies to realise the long-term benefits of carbon and cost savings. BES assists and supports SMEs with relevant, tailored, high-quality advice, acting as a catalyst and enabler of change towards a net zero Scotland. Business Energy Scotland provides free advice and support to Scottish SMEs to save energy, carbon and money. It helps SMEs to improve energy efficiency and decarbonise heating in their premises to realise cost savings, protect profits and safeguard jobs. Since its launch in April 2023, BES has matured into a resilient, high-performing and impactful service that is responsive to the needs of SMEs in Scotland. The service provides a range of in-depth and light support to SMEs based in Scotland and as acts as a gateway service for the Scottish Government's SME loan and grant scheme (SME loan scheme), whilst also facilitating SMEs to access other funding opportunities from local authorities and regional funding providers. The Scottish Government's non-domestic advice service Business Energy Scotland (BES) sits alongside the current domestic advice service Home Energy Scotland (HES), creating a single point of initial contact for energy advice, both domestic and non-domestic. Both services are run by Energy Saving Trust. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Framework Agreement is to commence on 6th of April 2026, ending on 31st March 2027 with contracts to be awarded for work at various points over the following 1-4 years subject to extensions. Some work will be commissioned on a recurring basis, and other projects may be less frequent or one-off in nature. The Service provides a range of in-depth support including: - Written technical energy efficiency reports. - Advice on energy saving required by client organisations on the cost-effective opportunities for saving money and reducing carbon. - To meet the requirements of the service the framework contractor will deliver work at a single tier of consultancy support. Contractors are to provide generic energy saving support to organisations across Scotland, for which the level of competency required will generally be at a "Consultant" level". Depending upon the nature of the opportunities contained in the work order and the complexity of the premises, some work orders may require additional time for the Contractor to compete the assessment and submit the energy saving report. Support involves: - Generic advice and support to organisations covering energy saving (energy saving, energy efficiency, low and zero emissions heating and other on-site renewable energy generation measures). - Referrals to and information on other wider services provided by Energy Saving Trust in Scotland on behalf of the Scottish Government (including but not limited to the SME loan, support for employees through Home Energy Scotland and support on sustainable transport) - Production of reports using standard templates recommending priorities for action and benefits available including reports to support applications to the SME loans programme which are managed by the Energy Saving Trust and funded by the Scottish Government. - Provide indicative costings and investment requirements for any proposed changes using standard templates and provide outline details of potential sources of finance. - General advice on legal compliance related to environmental regulations. - Presentation of business case to senior management. - Support on procurement. - Advice on the benefits and methods for establishing effective measurement and reporting and EMS. - Provide guidance on staff engagement, Green Teams and behaviour change. - Develop and deliver short briefings and training to key staff members within client businesses. - Provide details of support available through programmes run by Scottish Business Sustainability Partnership (SBSP) partners where appropriate in line with guidance provided by Energy Saving Trust. - Provide 'snagging' advice by telephone and e-mail. - The support delivered must conform with programme quality assurance and reporting arrangements. Additional information: All information is included in the attached documents. Renewal: Possibility of a further three extensions of up to 12 months each. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083657-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | £920,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ENERGY SAVING TRUST LTD | | Locality | EH2 1DF | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | EDINBU RGH | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services - 71314000 - Energy and related services - 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services - 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services ## Release History - 17 Dec 2025 at 10:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083657-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000818621 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=818621 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA14923 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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