Suffolk Retrofit Assessment Voucher Scheme

Concepts

• ipswich
• building surveying
• suffolk county council
• east suffolk
• mid suffolk
• west suffolk
• suffolk
• retrofit assessments
• suffolk county council’s requirement
• suffolk county council’s

Location

IPSWICH

Description

On behalf of the Suffolk Climate Emergency Programme (SCEP), Suffolk County Council (SCC) is looking to procure a service provider to design and deliver a retrofit assessment scheme. This opportunity is available in the `Current Tenders` area of the Suffolk Sourcing portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation.Procurement Policy Note 09/21 requires us to calculate the value of contracts inclusive of VAT, however we can advertise them exclusive of VAT. The advertised value here is £240,000 (exclusive of VAT) for the initial 18 month term, with an optional extension of 18 months value of £240,000. Total contract value (including extension period) is £480,000.The deadline date for submissions is 14 August 2024 - 12pm Noon.

Total Quantity or Scope

Suffolk County Council’s requirement is for a provider who can deliver the full programme management of the retrofit assessment voucher scheme. The contract (the drawdown of the retrofit assessment vouchers) will be delivered over an 18-month period (subject to extension). The scheme will be targeted at homeowners across the whole of Suffolk (all 5 Local Authorities – Babergh, East Suffolk, Ipswich, Mid Suffolk, West Suffolk). The scope of the contract will cover the following:• The Service Provider will lead on formulating, running and promoting a marketing campaign to ensure that there is strong take-up of the voucher scheme by different demographics across Suffolk.• Carrying out Retrofit assessments to PAS 2035.• The Service Provider will assist homeowners by offering practical advice on how to proceed with implementing the measures outlined in the assessment reports and providing guidance on grant funding (where applicable).• The Service Provider will signpost homeowners to other Council initiatives concerning retrofitting, such as the Suffolk Retrofit Loan Scheme.• The Service Provider will work in partnership with Suffolk County Council to deliver a high-quality scheme, with regular monitoring and reporting.

Renewal Options

This contract is subject to an optional extension of up to 18 months

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 71315300 - Building surveying services
• 71251000 - Architectural and building-surveying services
• 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

Please note that late submission will not be accepted. The deadline for submission of clarification questions is 01 August 2024, these must be made via the Suffolk Sourcing portal.