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title: "ITT for the Evaluation of Home Energy Scotland Advice 2023-24"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000760634"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ENERGY SAVING TRUST"
published: "2024-03-11"
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# ITT for the Evaluation of Home Energy Scotland Advice 2023-24

Buyer: ENERGY SAVING TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000760634

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## Summary

The Energy Saving Trust, a not-for-profit organisation based in Edinburgh, initiated a tender titled "ITT for the Evaluation of Home Energy Scotland Advice 2023-24". The procurement process involves conducting 2,200 telephone interviews with householders supported by HES advice in four phases. The contract, a service category, is in the award stage and commenced in August 2023 at Edinburgh. Businesses in the research agency sector would find this tender suitable to compete.

This opportunity with Energy Saving Trust can benefit small to medium-sized research agencies looking to expand their portfolio. The procurement process is an open procedure allowing fair competition. The contract involves the evaluation of the HES frontline advice network and is part of the Energy Saving Trust's ongoing procurement procedures. The tender offers a chance for businesses to contribute to energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy generation initiatives.

## 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=MAR500574 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £66,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ENERGY SAVING TRUST |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH2 1DF |
| 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 North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR500574

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR500574
  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.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000760634

## Provenance

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