Energy Efficiency Information, Support and Advice Services

Concepts

• energy efficiency
• support and advice services
• energy efficiency information
• aberdeen
• consultancy services
• energy related
• provision of a free impartial information
• advice services
• advice
• energy efficiency of housing

Location

Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire:

Description

The Councils require the provision of a free impartial information, advice and support service on all aspects of fuel poverty and energy efficiency to help alleviate fuel poverty, improve the energy efficiency of housing, maximise residents’ income and reduce carbon emissions.

Renewal Options

36 months initially with option to extend for up to 24 months.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
• 71314000 - Energy and related services
• 71314200 - Energy-management services
• 71356300 - Technical support services
• 45262640 - Environmental improvement works
• 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services
• 80540000 - Environmental training services
• 90700000 - Environmental services

Indicators

• This is a recurring contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Technical restrictions apply.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=659996. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361 A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: The Council is committed to maximising social, economic and environmental benefits through the delivery of Council contracts (known as ‘Community Benefits’). Community Benefits include targeted recruitment and training; sourcing from Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), social enterprises and third sector organisations; contributions to education within communities; community consultation, engagement and strengthening of community relations; environmental improvement; volunteering; providing community resources; mentoring and sponsorship of community organisations. Bidders are encouraged to secure positive outcomes that will benefit the community in which they operate and shall assist the Council in the delivery of community benefits. Examples of community benefits include: - support the local economy and use local installers as far as possible - Create local job opportunities and support apprenticeship opportunities in the local community (SC Ref:659996)