Administration and Management of the Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES)

Concepts

• energy efficiency
• glasgow
• scottish government
• management of the community and renewable energy scheme
• renewable energy scheme
• energy division
• community and renewable energy scheme
• cares
• renewable energy projects
• delivery of the administration

Location

Scotland:

Description

The Service Provider will be responsible for the delivery of the administration and recovery of all existing loan repayments and the delivery and administration of existing grant schemes for the duration of the contract which will include management of the budget for the following schemes: 2.2.1 CARES start-up grants 2.2.2 CARES Development Grants. 2.2.3 CARES Development Loans.

Total Quantity or Scope

The Scottish Government (Energy Division) is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced service provider (Service Provider), to deliver the Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES) in Scotland. The main components of CARES are local energy ownership and shared ownership both of which are facilitated through a range of interventions summarised as follows: - CARES is designed to support the delivery of the Scottish Government’s targets: - Of 2 Gigawatts by 2030, and - For at least half of newly consented renewable energy projects to have an element of shared ownership. - Net zero emissions by 2045 - The Service Provider may be required to implement additional and or enhanced interventions to support decarbonisation and a more localised energy supply and demand in line with Scottish Government policy and priorities. — Bespoke advice and support to eligible applicants on a broad range of issues involved in owning a renewable energy project, or taking a share in a commercial scheme. — Administration and management of a range of grant and loan support schemes, from start-up grants through to post planning capital loans to help projects reach financial closure and/or reach investor readiness. — The promotion of CARES which is mainly facilitated through a dedicated website and annual conference. — Support for a local energy systems approach, understanding of how local energy systems are developed and operate, including integration of generation, storage, supply and demand modification technology. The Service Provider shall be responsible for reviewing the support currently in place to ensure it can continue to deliver the Scottish Government's ambitions and targets. The requirement also includes: — Loans — recovery of all existing loan repayments from current loan schemes, including those which have been closed or will no longer be available at the contract start date. — Grants — the need to ensure recipients comply with the terms and conditions of issue. — Administration and management including the processing, assessment and decision-making of applications received to the various funding programmes. — Support on complex financial matters associated with investing in a renewable energy and or low carbon project including the refinancing of operational projects. The period of contract is from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2025.

Award Detail

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** ESPD will be scored on a pass/fail basis. Question scoring methodology for Award Criteria outlined in Invitation to Tender. 0 Unacceptable Nil or inadequate response. Fails to demonstrate an ability to meet the requirement. 1 Poor Response is partially relevant but generally poor. The response addresses some elements of the requirement but contains insufficient/limited detail or explanation to demonstrate how the requirement will be fulfilled. 2 Acceptable Response is relevant and acceptable. The response addresses a broad understanding of the requirement but may lack details on how the requirement will be fulfilled in certain areas. 3 Good Response is relevant and good. The response is sufficiently detailed to demonstrate a good understanding and provides details on how the requirements will be fulfilled. 4 Excellent Response is completely relevant and excellent overall. The response is comprehensive, unambiguous and demonstrates a thorough understanding of the requirement and provides details of how the requirement will be met in full. Please note there are minimum requirements concerning Cyber Security for this contract to which a pass/fail marking will be included in the ITT. A contract condition for this procurement requires the Tenderer to comply with the minimum security requirements. The total budget established for this contract of 4,000,000 GBP includes for the 4 years of the contract. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 17397. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 The Contracting Authority does not intend to include a sub-contract clause as part of community benefits (as per Section 25 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014) in this contract for the following reason: The terms and conditions included the detail of the requirements in respect of sub contracting arrangements. Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361 (SC Ref:653693)