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title: "Administration and Management of the Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000635660"
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# Administration and Management of the Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES)

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000635660

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is overseeing the procurement for the Administration and Management of the Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES). This tender, identified as CASE/530820, falls under the services category within the renewable energy sector and covers the UKM region, specifically Edinburgh. The procurement process has involved multiple stages, starting from the initial tender notice on 13 November 2020, with subsequent updates until the latest modification notice dated 6 August 2024. The contract, awarded to the Energy Saving Trust, is active from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2025, with a total value of £4,731,628 GBP. The main procurement method was an open procedure, and the tender includes the recovery of loan repayments and administration of grant schemes aimed at supporting local and renewable energy initiatives in line with Scottish Government targets.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in renewable energy project management, financial consultancy, and administrative services. Companies can leverage this contract to gain exposure and credibility in the public sector, enhancing their portfolio with a high-profile government project. Ideal candidates would be those with experience in handling large-scale renewable energy schemes, including loan and grant administration. SMEs and larger corporations with robust environmental management practices and the capacity to manage complex financial and operational tasks would be well-suited to compete and contribute to achieving Scotland's ambitious energy and decarbonisation goals.

## Notice

The Service Provider will be responsible for the delivery of the administration and recovery of all existing loan repayments and the delivery and administration of existing grant schemes for the duration of the contract which will include management of the budget for the following schemes: 2.2.1 CARES start-up grants 2.2.2 CARES Development Grants. 2.2.3 CARES Development Loans.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Service Provider is responsible for the delivery of the administration and recovery of all existing loan repayments and the delivery and administration of existing grant schemes for the duration of the contract which includes management of the budget for the following schemes: 2.2.1 CARES start-up grants 2.2.2 CARES Development Grants. 2.2.3 CARES Development Loans.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511427 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Early 2024. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £8,731,460 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | N/A |
| 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 | Leith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ENERGY SAVING TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2024 at 00:00 - AwardUpdate - OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511427
- 12 May 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY414742
- 13 Nov 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV399722

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV399722
  Administration and Management of the Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES) - The Service Provider will be responsible for the delivery of the administration and recovery of all existing loan repayments and the delivery and administration of existing grant schemes for the duration of the contract which will include management of the budget for the following schemes: 2.2.1 CARES start-up grants 2.2.2 CARES Development Grants. 2.2.3 CARES Development Loans.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY414742
  Administration and Management of the Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES) - The Service Provider will be responsible for the delivery of the administration and recovery of all existing loan repayments and the delivery and administration of existing grant schemes for the duration of the contract which will include management of the budget for the following schemes: 2.2.1 CARES start-up grants 2.2.2 CARES Development Grants. 2.2.3 CARES Development Loans.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511427
  Administration and Management of the Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES)

## Notice URLs

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- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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