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title: "Energy Efficiency Advice Service (East Lothian Council)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000764233"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2024-07-17"
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# Energy Efficiency Advice Service (East Lothian Council)

Buyer: EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000764233

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process for the "Energy Efficiency Advice Service" by East Lothian Council is at the award stage. The buying organisation, East Lothian Council, located in Haddington, East Lothian, is managing this tender in the "services" category. The tender description outlines the service provider's role in reducing fuel bills and increasing energy efficiency for households. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with a tender value awarded at £118,902.00 GBP. The deadline for submitting bids was on the 4th of July 2024.

This procurement opportunity for the "Energy Efficiency Advice Service" presents a chance for businesses, especially SMEs, focused on service provision related to energy efficiency and fuel poverty reduction. Businesses specializing in community engagement, energy advice, and advocacy services would be well-suited to compete. The involvement of Changeworks as the awarded supplier reflects the emphasis on delivering community benefits, including links with schools, work experience opportunities, and assistance with community projects, aligning with East Lothian Council's objectives.

## Notice

The appointed Service Provider will offer information and advice that targets fuel poor households across all tenures, covering the entire county of East Lothian, including rural areas. The Service Provider will engage with residents to reduce household fuel bills by providing fuel billing information and an advocacy service, by supporting changes to attitudes and behaviour and helping to increase energy efficiency in the home.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Since 2016 ELC have funded an Energy Efficiency Advice Service targeted at those most in need, to meet statutory obligations in respect of fuel poverty. The appointed Service Provider will offer information and advice that targets fuel poor households across all tenures, covering the entire county of East Lothian, including rural areas. The Service Provider will engage with residents to reduce household fuel bills by providing fuel billing information and an advocacy service, by supporting changes to attitudes and behaviour and helping to increase energy efficiency in the home. Goals/Objectives 1)Reduce fuel poverty 2)Support and target those most in need, those who are most vulnerable households including minority ethnic households and households that are home to people living with disabilities to help them reduce their fuel bills. 3)Ensure most efficient use of resources by liaising with Community Partners to reach those clients most in need and refer them to other services when appropriate i.e. lighter touch. 4)Empower households to get out of fuel poverty through lifestyle changes and greater awareness of positive changes they can make 5)Reduce carbon emissions 6)Provide literature to educate people in ways they can reduce energy consumption, this can be publicised and distributed by both the council and the provider 7)Training for council staff 8)Awareness of damp/mould/condensation

Renewal: + 1 (subject to additional funding availability)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510054 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £118,902 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH41 3HA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian |
| Local authority | East Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Haddington and Lammermuir |
| Westminster constituency | Lothian East |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510054
- 19 Apr 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR503433

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR503433
  Energy Efficiency Advice Service (East Lothian Council) - The appointed Service Provider will offer information and advice that targets fuel poor households across all tenures, covering the entire county of East Lothian, including rural areas. The Service Provider will engage with residents to reduce household fuel bills by providing fuel billing information and an advocacy service, by supporting changes to attitudes and behaviour and helping to increase energy efficiency in the home.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510054
  Energy Efficiency Advice Service (East Lothian Council) - The appointed Service Provider will offer information and advice that targets fuel poor households across all tenures, covering the entire county of East Lothian, including rural areas. The Service Provider will engage with residents to reduce household fuel bills by providing fuel billing information and an advocacy service, by supporting changes to attitudes and behaviour and helping to increase energy efficiency in the home.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000764233
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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