--- title: "Energy Loans and Grants Administration" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000835266" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000835266" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000835266.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000835266.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2026-07-23" --- # Energy Loans and Grants Administration Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000835266 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000835266) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000835266.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government is preparing to launch a procurement process for the "Energy Loans and Grants Administration" project. This service will involve the financial administration and management of various heat and energy efficiency loan and grant schemes. Currently in the planning stage, the tender is part of the procurement process initiated on 23rd July 2026. The buyer, Scottish Government, is seeking a service provider for the management of these schemes, set to commence in April 2028. The service contract is expected to last 48 months, with two optional 12-month extensions potentially available. This opportunity is situated in the UK region (UKM) and falls under the services category, specifically aligned with CPV codes relating to financial and business services. A Prior Information Notice has been issued, with a potential future notice date scheduled for 18th January 2027. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in financial management services, particularly those experienced in handling large-scale public sector programmes. Companies adept in application processing, loan management, debt recovery, and customer liaison services will find this project particularly fitting. Moreover, the requirement for registration with the Financial Conduct Authority ensures that competitors at this stage are reputable and capable of managing the financial rigours of the contract. Businesses in the energy efficiency and heat management domain, seeking to expand their portfolio and demonstrate expertise in public financial management, will find a promising avenue for growth through this tender. The substantial contract value of £66,000,000 underscores the scale and significance of this opportunity for the right service provider. ## Notice The Scottish Government is seeking a service provider to undertake the financial administration and management of a number of its heat and energy efficiency loans and grants schemes ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Scottish Government is seeking a service provider to undertake the financial administration and management of a number of its heat and energy efficiency loan and grant schemes from April 2028. The service provider will assume the management and administration a portfolio of grant and loan schemes which currently includes 4 schemes open to new applications and a number of closed schemes with an outstanding loan book to be repaid the service provider will have to deliver the following across those individual schemes: - Application processing and decision making, in line with terms and conditions set - Administration of loan and grant payments - Debt recovery - Records management - Liaison with advice partners to maintain an effective and efficient customer journey. At the time of publication of the PIN the contract will be for 48 months with 2 x 12 months optional extensions to be invoked at Scottish Ministers discretion. However, this may be subject to change at the time of issuing the contract notice. This is a demand led service and the value is calculated on maximum potential volumes of grant and loans through put, but not guaranteed. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560814 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 18 Jan 2027 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £66,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G2 8LU | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 66172000 - Financial transaction processing and clearing-house services - 66190000 - Loan brokerage services - 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services - 79940000 - Collection agency services ## Release History - 23 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560814 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL560814&idx=1 23rd July 2026 - Request for Information - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560814 Energy Loans and Grants Administration - The Scottish Government is seeking a service provider to undertake the financial administration and management of a number of its heat and energy efficiency loans and grants schemes ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=835266 - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000835266 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Default.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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