--- title: "ITT for the Evaluation of Home Energy Scotland Advice 2023-24" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000736923" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000736923" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000736923.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000736923.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ENERGY SAVING TRUST" published: "2023-06-28" --- # ITT for the Evaluation of Home Energy Scotland Advice 2023-24 Buyer: ENERGY SAVING TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000736923 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000736923) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000736923.json) ## Summary The buying organisation for this public procurement contract is the Energy Saving Trust, based in Edinburgh, UK. The contract titled "ITT for the Evaluation of Home Energy Scotland Advice 2023-24" falls under the services industry category and is located in Edinburgh. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on July 21, 2023, and an award period starting on the same day. The contract value is £66,000 GBP, and the procurement method is an open procedure, with electronic submission required. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses to participate in conducting approximately 2,200 telephone interviews with householders supported by Home Energy Scotland advice. The contract, starting in August 2023, requires an experienced research agency to carry out the evaluation. Companies in research services specialised in energy efficiency, heating, renewable energy, and consumer behaviour are well-suited to compete in this procurement process, aiming at business growth through providing valuable insights to the Energy Saving Trust regarding the effectiveness of their advice programme. ## Notice Energy Saving Trust requires an experienced research agency ("the supplier") to complete approximately 2,200 telephone interviews with householders supported by HES advice. Approximately 550 interviews shall be completed during each one of four phases of interviewing, between 3 and 6 months after a householder has been advised. This opportunity will be an open procedure advertised on the Public Contracts Scotland Portal and selection of a bidder shall be in accordance with the Energy saving Trust's procurement procedures. The contract will commence in August 2023. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Home Energy Scotland (HES) is a comprehensive programme of impartial, expert advice and financial support. The HES programme is funded by the Scottish Government and delivered by Energy Saving Trust and partners. The HES frontline advice service network ("HES advice") consists of five regional advice centres delivered under contract with Energy Saving Trust, and an extended hours service delivered in-house by Energy Saving Trust. Advice is provided to householders on home energy efficiency improvements, low and zero carbon heating, renewable energy generation , and energy and water saving behaviours, over the telephone, face-to-face in a public setting or in the home. Energy Saving Trust insight and evaluation team is carrying out an evaluation of the HES frontline advice network ("HES advice"), covering the delivery period April 1st, 2023, to March 31st, 2024. The service has been the subject of regular evaluation for several years. Energy Saving Trust requires an experienced research agency ("the supplier") to complete approximately 2,200 telephone interviews with householders supported by HES advice. Approximately 550 interviews shall be completed during each one of four phases of interviewing, between 3 and 6 months after a householder has been advised. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN482260 | | 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 | 28 Jun 2023 | | Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Aug 2023 - 30 Jul 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £66,000 | | Lots value | £66,000 | | 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 | ENERGY SAVING TRUST | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH6 6JH | | 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 | TLM75 City of Edinburgh | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services ## Release History - 28 Jun 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN482260 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN482260&idx=1 28th June 2023 - ITT for the Evaluation of Home Energy Scotland Advice 2023-24 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN482260&idx=2 28th June 2023 - SPD for the Evaluation of Home Energy Scotland Advice 2023-24 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN482260&idx=3 28th June 2023 - Sample Home Energy Scotland Evaluation Questionnaire - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN482260 ITT for the Evaluation of Home Energy Scotland Advice 2023-24 - Energy Saving Trust requires an experienced research agency ("the supplier") to complete approximately 2,200 telephone interviews with householders supported by HES advice. Approximately 550 interviews shall be completed during each one of four phases of interviewing, between 3 and 6 months after a householder has been advised. This opportunity will be an open procedure advertised on the Public Contracts Scotland Portal and selection of a bidder shall be in accordance with the Energy saving Trust's procurement procedures. The contract will commence in August 2023. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000736923 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=736923 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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