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title: "ITT For Consultancy Services to support research assessing the role of early-stage support to productive use of renewable energy companies"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000789213"
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buyer: "ENERGY SAVING TRUST LTD"
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# ITT For Consultancy Services to support research assessing the role of early-stage support to productive use of renewable energy companies

Buyer: ENERGY SAVING TRUST LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000789213

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## Summary

The public procurement process for "Consultancy Services to support research assessing the role of early-stage support to productive use of renewable energy companies" was conducted by Energy Saving Trust Ltd, a central purchasing body based in Edinburgh. This tender falls under the general public services category and utilises an open procurement method. The tendering took place in early 2025, with key dates including the submission deadline on 6th March 2025 and the contract award date following soon after. The procurement process has reached the award stage, having been completed with a contract valued at £79,920 awarded to Open Capital, indicating a significant investment in consultancy services aimed at enhancing renewable energy sectors.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses adept in energy consultancy, especially those with expertise in the sustainable growth of renewable energy companies, particularly in early-stage support. Companies experienced in navigating financial pathways for renewable energy enterprises are well-positioned to offer valuable insights. Given the contract's focus on providing actionable recommendations and building strong networks with donors and investors, businesses that excel in stakeholder engagement and have a robust understanding of the energy access market can find growth by participating in similar tenders. Additionally, firms with commitments to innovation in financial instruments and support structures for energy sectors in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia will be particularly suited to compete and leverage their expertise for future initiatives.

## Notice

Energy Saving Trust is seeking consultancy support from an energy access consultancy firm to deliver the following activity under the LEIA programme: Evaluating Early-Stage Support: assessing the impact of early-stage support mechanisms on the sustainability and growth of productive use of renewable energy (PURE) companies. This opportunity will be an open procedure advertised on the Public Contracts Scotland Portal.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Energy Saving Trust is seeking consultancy support from an energy access consultancy firm to deliver the following activity under the LEIA (Low Energy Inclusive Appliances) programme: 1. Evaluating Early-Stage Support: assessing the impact of early-stage support mechanisms on the sustainability and growth of productive use of renewable energy companies. 2. Objectives / Scope of Work 2.1 Internal inception report Produce an inception report on background, methodology, proposed typologies and data gaps. 2.2. External report, including: 2.2.1 Mapping of financial flows Quantify early-stage investment flows in key PURE sectors (e.g., cooling, irrigation, agro-processing). Identify trends, gaps and systemic barriers, and assess alignment with the stated objectives of grant and TA providers. 2.2.2 Analysis of company funding and business performance journeys Understand how PURE companies navigate funding pathways, particularly the transition from grants/TA to debt and equity financing. Identify challenges and systemic gaps that grant and TA providers can address to improve support to companies. Identifying the key factors contributing to successful and unsuccessful follow-on investments from grant funding, with a focus on company characteristics (e.g. size, leadership, market focus). 2.2.3 Develop Case Studies: Develop case studies of companies that demonstrate the effectiveness of different financial instruments and support structures. Highlight success factors and opportunities for grant and TA providers to optimise their support mechanisms. 2.2.4 Provide actionable insights and recommendations to grant and TA providers, donors, and investors, to empower PURE companies to grow. 2.3 Report Review and Finalisation The report will go through an internal review process by Efficiency for Access and an external review by members of the CROWD working group and other key stakeholders. 2.4 Dissemination of findings Support targeted dissemination activities for grant and TA providers, donors, and investors. The overall dissemination will be led by Energy Saving Trust. 3. Outputs - Internal inception report (around 5 pages). - Graphics showing financial flows, trends and gaps. - Notes and insights from 30-50 company interviews. - External report including background, literature review, financial flows, case studies, analysis and recommendations (around 30 pages of content).Support for the dissemination activities. 4. Requirements - Strong understanding of markets for off-grid solar appliances, particularly those used for productive uses, including business models, market barriers, financing mechanisms and other ecosystem enabling interventions. - Knowledge and experience across sub-Saharan African and South Asian contexts. - Previous experience analysing companies' commercial performance. - Deep understanding of the financing challenges in energy access and the potential solutions. - Excellent stakeholder engagement skills. - Experience in providing technical assistance or transaction advisory support to PURE companies is highly desirable. - Experience in evaluating grant or TA programmes for PURE companies is highly desirable. - Familiarity with the Efficiency for Access Coalition, including its donor members and their implementing partners, as well as the Low Energy Inclusive Appliances programme. - Established network of relationships with donors, investors and companies in the energy access sector.. As described in the ITT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536873 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Apr 2025 - 10 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £64,000 |
| Lots value | £64,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £79,920 |

## 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 | EH2 1DF |
| 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 | OPEN CAPITAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 65 - Public utilities
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution
- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536873
- 30 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522829

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN522829&idx=2
  30th January 2025 - EST SPD_Access to Finance_Low Energy Inclusive Appliances
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN522829&idx=4
  30th January 2025 - EST SPD_Access to Finance_Low Energy Inclusive Appliances
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN522829&idx=1
  30th January 2025 - ITT_Access to Finance_Low Energy Inclusive Appliances
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN522829&idx=3
  30th January 2025 - Purchasing Terms_Access to Finance_Low Energy Inclusive Appliances
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522829
  ITT For Consultancy Services to support research assessing the role of early-stage support to productive use of renewable energy companies - Energy Saving Trust is seeking consultancy support from an energy access consultancy firm to deliver the following activity under the LEIA programme: Evaluating Early-Stage Support: assessing the impact of early-stage support mechanisms on the sustainability and growth of productive use of renewable energy (PURE) companies. This opportunity will be an open procedure advertised on the Public Contracts Scotland Portal.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536873
  ITT For Consultancy Services to support research assessing the role of early-stage support to productive use of renewable energy companies - Energy Saving Trust is seeking consultancy support from an energy access consultancy firm to deliver the following activity under the LEIA programme: Evaluating Early-Stage Support: assessing the impact of early-stage support mechanisms on the sustainability and growth of productive use of renewable energy (PURE) companies. This opportunity will be an open procedure advertised on the Public Contracts Scotland Portal.

## Notice URLs

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- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
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