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title: "Energy Efficient Scotland ABS Funding Managing Agent"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000792628"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# Energy Efficient Scotland ABS Funding Managing Agent

Buyer: RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000792628

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Renfrewshire Council involved appointing a qualified service provider to act as a Managing Agent for their Energy Efficient Scotland ABS Funding scheme. This tender, under OCID "ocds-r6ebe6-0000792628", aligns with the general public services industry and is categorised under CPV codes 71314300 and 71314000, focusing on energy efficiency services. The open procedure method was employed to select a service provider who would manage aspects of the programme, such as identifying suitable properties and assisting householders throughout Renfrewshire. Key dates include the tender period ending on 14th April 2025, with the contract valued at £660,000, awarded on 1st August 2025 to Changeworks. The location of the services is specified as Renfrewshire (UKM83), and the entire process was conducted with compliance to Scottish Government's regulations.

This procurement process presents significant growth opportunities for businesses skilled in providing energy efficiency services, particularly those specialising in managing government-funded energy projects. SMEs and large service providers that have expertise in reducing fuel poverty and implementing energy-saving measures in households will find this contract beneficial. By actively participating in similar tenders or future contract renewals, firms can expand their portfolio and enhance their presence in governmental energy efficiency initiatives, thereby driving business growth. Additional provisions for community benefits and adherence to performance conditions related to fair work highlight further opportunities for contributing to local socio-economic development.

## Notice

Renfrewshire Council have a requirement to appoint a suitably qualified Service Provider to provide a Managing Agent service to deliver a portion of their Area Based Schemes (ABS) programme to households throughout the Renfrewshire area in line with the Scottish Government Guidance on Scheme Design and Delivery. The main aim of the ABS program is to provide measures to private households in or at risk of fuel poverty that help to reduce energy usage and costs. Addresses will be Renfrewshire wide, but only for privately owned properties which are deemed to meet the Scottish Government eligibility criteria. Renfrewshire Council will guide the selection of addresses.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council seeks to appoint a competent and suitably qualified managing agent to deliver a portion of their Area Based Schemes (ABS) programme to households throughout the Renfrewshire area in line with the Scottish Government Guidance on Scheme Design and Delivery. The role of the managing agent is to; -identify suitable properties, -sign up residents, -assist householders with the application process, -appoint a Works contractor, and -manage works on site. The Managing Agent must provide services and energy efficiency installations in line with the following standards and guidance documents; -PAS 2035 and all future relevant updated iterations. -The most current/up to date Scottish Government's ABS guidance and future relevant updated iterations NOTE: The Managing Agent (Contractor) fee is based on a fixed percentage of the funding available for the Area Based Schemes (ABS). This funding is not guaranteed and may fluctuate within this year and within subsequent financial years, and that guidance may change in line with Scottish Government requirements. If the maximum value of the available ABS funding grant per property increases, the rates provided within the Tender Submission will remain for the duration of the Contract.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: This contract may be extended for a period of twelve months on two separate occasions at the sole discretion of the Council. Renewal of this contract may be required should future funding be made available to the Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536549 |
| 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 | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Should further funding be made available in the future, future contracts may be required. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £660,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | PAISLEY |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA1 1JB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Renfrewshire |
| Electoral ward | Paisley East and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South |
| Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71314000 - Energy and related services
- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
- 71541000 - Construction project management services

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536549
- 13 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525960

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525960
  Energy Efficient Scotland ABS Funding Managing Agent - Renfrewshire Council have a requirement to appoint a suitably qualified Service Provider to provide a Managing Agent service to deliver a portion of their Area Based Schemes (ABS) programme to households throughout the Renfrewshire area in line with the Scottish Government Guidance on Scheme Design and Delivery. The main aim of the ABS program is to provide measures to private households in or at risk of fuel poverty that help to reduce energy usage and costs. Addresses will be Renfrewshire wide, but only for privately owned properties which are deemed to meet the Scottish Government eligibility criteria. Renfrewshire Council will guide the selection of addresses.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536549
  Energy Efficient Scotland ABS Funding Managing Agent - Renfrewshire Council have a requirement to appoint a suitably qualified Service Provider to provide a Managing Agent service to deliver a portion of their Area Based Schemes (ABS) programme to households throughout the Renfrewshire area in line with the Scottish Government Guidance on Scheme Design and Delivery. The main aim of the ABS program is to provide measures to private households in or at risk of fuel poverty that help to reduce energy usage and costs. Addresses will be Renfrewshire wide, but only for privately owned properties which are deemed to meet the Scottish Government eligibility criteria. Renfrewshire Council will guide the selection of addresses.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000792628
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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