--- title: "Framework Agreement for the Provision of a variety of Services to Support CARES" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000628533" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000628533" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000628533.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000628533.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ENERGY SAVING TRUST LTD" published: "2021-07-30" --- # Framework Agreement for the Provision of a variety of Services to Support CARES Buyer: ENERGY SAVING TRUST LTD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000628533 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000628533) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000628533.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by Energy Saving Trust Ltd seeks a contractor for a Framework Agreement to provide a range of consultancy services supporting the Scottish Government’s Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES). This open tender is situated within the environmental protection industry and is operational within Edinburgh, Scotland. The tender period concluded on 14 September 2020, while the contract was signed shortly thereafter on 25 September 2020, with a total value of £150,000. The contract is currently active and involves the provision of advisory services related to engineering risk assessments, technical advice, cost consultancy, and value engineering for community organisations. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for SMEs specialised in multi-disciplinary consultancy within the renewable energy sector. Firms adept in engineering, procurement, and consultancy services could significantly benefit from this opportunity, particularly those focusing on supporting community-based projects. Participation in this tender can facilitate not only direct engagement with governmental initiatives but also long-term partnerships in future renewable energy initiatives, contributing to business growth in an increasingly green economy. ## Notice We are looking to appoint a contractor to provide multi-disciplinary consultancy to assist in the progression of projects funded through the Scottish Government's Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES). ### Lot Information Lot 1 We are looking for a multi-disciplinary consultancy to support community organisations. It is anticipated that this will include the engineering risk assessment of funding applications, technical advice on the procurement of contractors to deliver the projects, exploring opportunities for contract aggregation, cost consultancy and value engineering. The contractor will support the mobilisation of CARES renewable energy and energy system projects with work being allocated on an ad-hoc basis with a time allocation to be agreed based on specified hourly rates for named staff/grades. Renewal: The contract can be extended up to a further 12 months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL422632 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 30 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 14 Sep 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 25 Sep 2020 | | Contract period | 20 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | Lots value | £150,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £150,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ENERGY SAVING TRUST LTD | | Locality | EH6 6JH | | 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 | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | THE NATURAL POWER CONSULTANTS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 71314000 - Energy and related services - 71314200 - Energy-management services - 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services - 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services - 79823000 - Printing and delivery services ## Release History - 30 Jul 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL422632 - 21 Aug 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG392964 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG392964&idx=1 21st August 2020 - Invitation to Tender Document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG392964 Framework Agreement for the Provision of a variety of Services to Support CARES - We are looking to appoint a contractor to provide multi-disciplinary consultancy to assist in the progression of projects funded through the Scottish Government's Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES). - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL422632 Framework Agreement for the Provision of a variety of Services to Support CARES - We are looking to appoint a contractor to provide multi-disciplinary consultancy to assist in the progression of projects funded through the Scottish Government's Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES). ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000628533 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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