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title: "Default Energy Supplier for Void Housing"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000620808"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2020-05-07"
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# Default Energy Supplier for Void Housing

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000620808

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council, a regional authority, is currently seeking tenders for the contract titled "Default Energy Supplier for Void Housing," aimed at providing gas and electricity to domestic properties that are unoccupied. This contract, estimated at £315,000, will cover approximately 20,000 void houses in Edinburgh, with a committed duration of 5 years, inclusive of options for two potential 12-month extensions. The current procurement stage is active and will remain so until the tender submission deadline on 8 June 2020, with the evaluation expected to commence on 9 June 2020.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for utility suppliers, especially those specialising in energy services. Companies that can provide competitive pricing, meet financial criteria—including a minimum turnover and insurance coverage—will be well-positioned to contest this contract. The successful bidder will play a crucial role in managing energy provision during tenant transitions, thereby ensuring a steady demand for their services over the contract period.

## Notice

The City of Edinburgh Council requires a single Supplier to deliver a Preferred Energy Supplier Partnership Service to all void houses and re-lets. It is the Councils intention to award a contract to a single Supplier for the entire Council domestic void stock for a period of 5 years, with the option to extend for up to a further two 12-month periods. The supplier will provide gas and electricity to domestic properties after a Council tenant moves on to alternative accommodation.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of Edinburgh Council require a utility supplier to provide energy supplies (gas and electricity) to void domestic properties. Properties are classed as void when a Council tenant leaves a property and prior to another tenant taking occupancy. Once a property is made void the energy provision would migrate to the Default Energy Supplier. However once a property is no longer void and a tenant has taken occupancy there would be no obligation for the tenant to retain with the Default Utility Supplier. This is a concessionary contract and any successful supplier will absorb up to 90 days energy and standing charges costs when a property is void (the current average void period is 27 days). The approximate number of properties in scope is 20,000 with an approximate 1,200 to 1,400 being re-let per annum. The successful supplier shall also contribute towards a Tenancy Rebate Fund where any Council tenant remains with the Default Energy Supplier for a period of 6 months.

Renewal: Options to extend for up to 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=MAY386266 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract 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 |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Dependant on whether extensions options are utilised, this could be early 2025, 2026 or 2027. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £315,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | 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

- 65 - Public utilities

### Codes

- 65000000 - Public utilities

## Release History

- 7 May 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386266

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY386266&idx=1
  7th May 2020 - 1. Instructions to Tenderers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY386266&idx=2
  7th May 2020 - 2. Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY386266&idx=3
  7th May 2020 - 3. Tenderers Submission
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY386266&idx=4
  7th May 2020 - 4. KPI Document and Guidance
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY386266&idx=5
  7th May 2020 - 5. Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY386266&idx=6
  7th May 2020 - 6. Terms and Conditions of Contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386266
  Default Energy Supplier for Void Housing - The City of Edinburgh Council requires a single Supplier to deliver a Preferred Energy Supplier Partnership Service to all void houses and re-lets. It is the Councils intention to award a contract to a single Supplier for the entire Council domestic void stock for a period of 5 years, with the option to extend for up to a further two 12-month periods. The supplier will provide gas and electricity to domestic properties after a Council tenant moves on to alternative accommodation.

## Notice URLs

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- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=620808
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=620808
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## Provenance

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