Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government
Crown Building, Cathays Park
Cardiff
CF10 3NQ
warmhomesprogramme.procurement@gov.wales
Telephone
+44 3007900170
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL - Wales
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://gov.wales/public-sector-procurement
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA27760
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Welsh Government Warm Homes Programme
Reference number
C286/2022/2023
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 70333000 - Housing services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The purpose of this Prior Information Notice is to inform the market that we are developing a contract opportunity for advisory services, managing agent services and QA and audit services for delivery of the Warm Homes Programme.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £259,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Advisory Services
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
- 72253100 - Helpdesk services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
Main site or place of performance
Pan Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To provide tailored home energy efficiency and decarbonisation advisory services to all households in Wales. The scheme provides households in Wales with access to free, impartial advice and support to help them reduce their energy usage and bills.The successful contractor would offer call centre advice and a maintained website.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Quality Assurance and Audit Services
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services
- 79212000 - Auditing services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
Main site or place of performance
Pan Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot would provide quality assurance and audit services in support of advisory services (Lot 1) and managing agent delivery services (Lot 2) and ad-hoc technical advice throughout the life of the contracts.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Managing Agent Services
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45300000 - Building installation work
- 45400000 - Building completion work
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
Main site or place of performance
Pan Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The contract would include, but not limited to, managing the customer journey from referral onwards, identifying eligible households, identifying measures which are suitable for the dwelling following a whole house assessment, installing the measures, arranging post installation inspection, ensuring customers have maintenance packs and providing putting in place a service warranty.
two.2.14) Additional information
Lot 2 will represent the vast majority of the total contract value
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
31 August 2023
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The Welsh Government would welcome the opportunity to further explore the procurement model with the market and are at this point seeking expressions of interest from potential suppliers.
In addition we will be hosting an online market engagement event, where more information on the procurement will be provided, is being held on 26th April 2023
To register your interest in this procurement and/or to register for the market engagement event please contact:
warmhomesprogrammeprocurement@gov.wales
Please note that the contract value provided in this notice is based on the estimated potential contract value over the contract duration. This figure has been provided as guide only and is subject to future funding decisions.
The Welsh Government has adopted UKG PPN 06/21 requiring the inclusion of a Carbon Reduction Plan at the selection stage of the procurement. Further guidance can be found at Welsh Procurement Policy Note WPPN 06/21: Decarbonisation through procurement - Taking account of Carbon Reduction Plans [HTML] | GOV.WALES
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=128711.
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