Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Blackpool Council
PO Box 4
Blackpool
FY1 1NA
Contact
Mrs Helen Thompson
helen.thompson@blackpool.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1253478760
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD42 - Blackpool
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Blackpool Eco Coaching Project (Shared Prosperity Funded)
Reference number
DN661144
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 75130000 - Supporting services for the government
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This Project is funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund
Blackpool Council is looking to appoint a Service Provider to provide a small team to deliver practical 1:1 support and guidance to residents to help them understand domestic energy efficiency and how their behaviour can increase/decrease energy consumption. The ultimate aim is to lower the carbon emissions of individual properties, with a tangible benefit to the households in the form of reduced energy costs.
The team, internally referred to as Eco Coaches, will visit residents’ homes to complete a domestic energy assessment providing room by room guidance to maximise the efficiency of the property. The visit also includes the installation of low cost energy saving devices such as draft proofing, low energy lightbulbs and radiator reflector panels. Beyond this households can be registered with the Priority Services Register and onward referrals made to large domestic energy saving schemes. The team will also provide general advice and guidance to residents on the cost of living.
This project will provide a range of positive outcomes, including reducing carbon emissions from domestic properties and promoting the benefits of more sustainable living. The number of residents seeking help and support with their energy bills has substantially risen in light of the cost of living crisis, and this project also aims to reduce household utility bills.
Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF)
Following the publication of the Levelling Up White Paper the pre-launch guidance for the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) was released on the 2 February 2022. UKSPF is a central pillar of the UK government’s ambitious Levelling Up agenda and a significant component of its support for places across the UK. It provides £2.6 billion of new funding for local investment by March 2025.
Blackpool’s total allocation is £5,885,134, £770,711 of which must be used to support the “Multiply” programme which aims to reach adults over the next three years; to improve their functional numeracy skills.
The Investment Plan for the UKSPF is due to be confirmed mid-November over a three financial year period – 2022/23 to 2024/25, with all interventions due to end by March 2025.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £265,250
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD42 - Blackpool
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Project is funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Blackpool Council is looking to appoint a Service Provider to provide a small team to deliver practical 1:1 support and guidance to residents to help them understand domestic energy efficiency and how their behaviour can increase/decrease energy consumption. The ultimate aim is to lower the carbon emissions of individual properties, with a tangible benefit to the households in the form of reduced energy costs.
The team, internally referred to as Eco Coaches, will visit residents’ homes to complete a domestic energy assessment providing room by room guidance to maximise the efficiency of the property. The visit also includes the installation of low cost energy saving devices such as draft proofing, low energy lightbulbs and radiator reflector panels. Beyond this households can be registered with the Priority Services Register and onward referrals made to large domestic energy saving schemes. The team will also provide general advice and guidance to residents on the cost of living.
This project will provide a range of positive outcomes, including reducing carbon emissions from domestic properties and promoting the benefits of more sustainable living. The number of residents seeking help and support with their energy bills has substantially risen in light of the cost of living crisis, and this project also aims to reduce household utility bills.
The project name and branding is not fixed, and tendering organisations may wish to suggest alternatives which align with other suitable brands, projects or concepts relevant to the aims and objectives of the project, this will be discussed and finalised with the successful organisation. The project name and branding will be in accordance with the Shared Prosperity Funding guidelines, Blackpool Councils Branding Policy and Intellectual Property Rights.
Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF)
Following the publication of the Levelling Up White Paper the pre-launch guidance for the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) was released on the 2 February 2022. UKSPF is a central pillar of the UK government’s ambitious Levelling Up agenda and a significant component of its support for places across the UK. It provides £2.6 billion of new funding for local investment by March 2025.
Blackpool’s total allocation is £5,885,134, £770,711 of which must be used to support the “Multiply” programme which aims to reach adults over the next three years; to improve their functional numeracy skills.
The Investment Plan for the UKSPF is due to be confirmed mid-November over a three financial year period – 2022/23 to 2024/25, with all interventions due to end by March 2025.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 20%
Price - Weighting: 10%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
5 June 2023
End date
31 March 2025
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
15 May 2023
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
15 May 2023
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court Justice England and Wales
London
Country
United Kingdom