---
title: "Provision of an Energy Switching Service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000587762"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2019-09-13"
---

# Provision of an Energy Switching Service

Buyer: NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000587762

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## Summary

The North Lanarkshire Council is seeking a qualified supplier for the "Provision of an Energy Switching Service". The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, and the contract was signed on 13th September 2019, with a total contract value of £255,000. This service falls under the services category and relates specifically to providing an online platform for users to access a domestic fuel comparison tool, ensuring visibility of the most competitive energy tariffs. The contract location is in Motherwell, UK, and the tender was initiated via an open procedure.

This opportunity is well-suited for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in the technology and energy sectors, particularly those with experience in developing online platforms for consumer services. Businesses that can meet accessibility standards and have a solid background in energy comparisons will find this tender aligns with their capabilities, enabling them to leverage new growth avenues in the public sector. The inclusion of tariff comparisons and accessibility features broadens the potential for innovative solutions that enhance user experience.

## Notice

The Council requires the Service Provider to offer an online platform that will provide users access to a domestic fuel comparison tool where the available electricity, gas or dual-fuel energy tariffs offers visibility of the most competitive rates at time of access.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Service Provider shall provide an online switching platform that can be customised to incorporate the Council's approved campaign branding. The online platform must meet a minimum accessibility standard such as 'Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1)' and work on the most commonly used assisted technologies such as screen reader and speech recognition. The Service shall provide users access to the best tariffs available at the point of time of use, including notification of availability of "Warm Home Allowance" discount scheme. The tariffs on offer will be for single fuel types (electricity and gas) as well as dual fuel options. The Service shall also offer restricted time of use tariffs and options for those on prepayment meters. Additionally, the Service shall also offer both standard variable tariffs and fixed tariffs for comparison.

Renewal: Initial contract 36 months with the option to extend for an additional 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP366132 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 13 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £255,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | MOTHERWELL |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML1 1AB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM34 North Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | North Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig |
| Westminster constituency | Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke |
| Delivery location | TLM84 North Lanarkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ENERGYLINX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71314000 - Energy and related services
- 71314200 - Energy-management services
- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP366132
- 24 Jun 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN358212

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN358212
  Provision of an Energy Switching Service - The Council requires the Service Provider to offer an online platform that will provide users access to a domestic fuel comparison tool where the available electricity, gas or dual-fuel energy tariffs offers visibility of the most competitive rates at time of access.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP366132
  Provision of an Energy Switching Service - The Council requires the Service Provider to offer an online platform that will provide users access to a domestic fuel comparison tool where the available electricity, gas or dual-fuel energy tariffs offers visibility of the most competitive rates at time of access.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000587762
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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