--- title: "Provision of an Energy Advice Service" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000515953" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000515953" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000515953.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000515953.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL" published: "2018-03-20" --- # Provision of an Energy Advice Service Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000515953 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000515953) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000515953.json) ## Summary The City of Edinburgh Council is currently engaged in a procurement process for the provision of an Energy Advice Service aimed at assisting Council tenants with energy-related issues. With a primary focus on general public services and public order and safety, this contract falls under the services category. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 29 November 2017. The successful contract award was officially documented on 20 March 2018, with services expected to be delivered within Edinburgh, UK. This procurement process presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in energy consultancy and community support services. Businesses with experience in providing face-to-face advisory services on energy bills, advocacy with utility companies, and community engagement would be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, organisations keen on enhancing local community benefits through energy education initiatives may find this opportunity advantageous for growth and partnership with the City of Edinburgh Council. ## Notice The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking to appoint a Service Provider to provide an Energy Advice Service to Council Tenants. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking to appoint a Service Provider to provide an Energy Advice Service to Council Tenants. The Energy Advice Service will provide face-to-face advice and support to Council Tenants on a range of energy-related issues including: - energy bills, debt and tariffs - advocacy with utility companies and the Ombudsman in complex cases - accessing discounts and grants, such as the Warm Home Discount - an assessment of energy use in the home - dampness and condensation - signposting and referral to other support services where a need is identified Advisors will be required to proactively engage with the local community, meet with groups, attend appointments at Tenants' homes and attend community events. Advisors will be based in the Council's locality offices and will also provide coaching support to Council Housing Officers to help them identify and signpost Council Tenants in need of advice. Renewal: The contract will be put in place for a period of 24 months with the option to extend for a further two 12 month periods undertaken at the sole discretion of the Council. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR314299 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Mar 2018 | | Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 Mar 2018 | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH8 8BG | | 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 | City Centre | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh | | Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services ## Release History - 20 Mar 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR314299 - 30 Oct 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT299631 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT299631&idx=7 31st October 2017 - ESPD v1.9 - CT0492 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT299631&idx=1 31st October 2017 - Instructions to Tenderers - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT299631&idx=2 31st October 2017 - ESPD - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT299631&idx=3 31st October 2017 - Specification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT299631&idx=4 31st October 2017 - Tenderer's Submission - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT299631&idx=5 31st October 2017 - Pricing Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT299631&idx=6 31st October 2017 - Terms & Conditions of Contract - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT299631 Provision of an Energy Advice Service - The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking to appoint a Service Provider to provide an Energy Advice Service to Council Tenants. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR314299 Provision of an Energy Advice Service - The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking to appoint a Service Provider to provide an Energy Advice Service to Council Tenants. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000515953 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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