Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
West of England Combined Authority
3 Rivergate, Temple Quay
Bristol
BS1 6ER
Contact
Mr John Calwell
john.calwell@westofengland-ca.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1174566965
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.westofengland-ca.org.uk/
Buyer's address
https://www.westofengland-ca.org.uk/
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
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
Green Homes Grants - Local Authority Delivery (Phase 2) - Market Engagement and update
Reference number
DN545246
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
WECA is publishing this notice to invite market engagement only and this notice is not a call for competition.
Project summary:
The South West Energy Hub is hosted by the West of England Combined Authority and supports organisations across the wider South West of England to identify, develop and implement energy projects. It has been tasked by the Department of Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) to deliver the Green Homes Grants (GHG) Local Authority Delivery (LAD) Phase 2.
GHG was announced in the Chancellor’s Summer Economic Update in July 2020 as part of a green recovery. This £2bn programme will include £1.5bn of retrofit grants, available as vouchers directly to homeowners and landlords; and £0.5bn for fuel poor households, delivered as GHG LAD, through BEIS and the five Energy Hubs across the country. BEIS allocated a Phase 1 grant pot of £200m for immediate delivery in 2020/21, which local authorities bid for directly to BEIS; followed by Phase 2 of £300m which will be delivered through the Energy Hubs.
GHG LAD will help low income households improve the energy efficiency of their homes and reduce their energy bills. A low income is defined as those with a combined household income of no more than £30,000. Eligible homes will be those with Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) rated E, F or G and D (up to 50% of the SW Energy Hub area). Households in any tenure will be eligible. It is anticipated that the energy efficiency and clean heating measures installed will cost no more than £10,000 per property on average (for owner occupiers). Social and private landlords will be expected to match fund at least 33%, with grant limited to a £5k average.
The strategic objectives for GHG LAD are:
• Achieving net zero carbon emissions in the UK by 2050
• Delivering a green recovery from COVID-19
• Meeting the Fuel Poverty Target for England to raise poor quality homes to EPC B and C
• Decarbonising heat
Update:
We have concluded a recent procurement exercise which did not result in complete contract coverage so we are now re-engaging with the market to help refine our options.
We are particularly interested to engage with:
• Delivery agents/scheme administrators
• Householder engagement organisations
• Retrofit co-ordinators
• Retrofit assessors/auditors
Should you wish to participate in this exercise please click the following link to view the presentation and questionnaire:
Failure to engage with this process will not preclude or disadvantage any bidder in any possible future procurement process.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
WECA is publishing this notice to invite market engagement only and this notice is not a call for competition.
Project summary:
The South West Energy Hub is hosted by the West of England Combined Authority and supports organisations across the wider South West of England to identify, develop and implement energy projects. It has been tasked by the Department of Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) to deliver the Green Homes Grants (GHG) Local Authority Delivery (LAD) Phase 2.
GHG was announced in the Chancellor’s Summer Economic Update in July 2020 as part of a green recovery. This £2bn programme will include £1.5bn of retrofit grants, available as vouchers directly to homeowners and landlords; and £0.5bn for fuel poor households, delivered as GHG LAD, through BEIS and the five Energy Hubs across the country. BEIS allocated a Phase 1 grant pot of £200m for immediate delivery in 2020/21, which local authorities bid for directly to BEIS; followed by Phase 2 of £300m which will be delivered through the Energy Hubs.
GHG LAD will help low income households improve the energy efficiency of their homes and reduce their energy bills. A low income is defined as those with a combined household income of no more than £30,000. Eligible homes will be those with Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) rated E, F or G and D (up to 50% of the SW Energy Hub area). Households in any tenure will be eligible. It is anticipated that the energy efficiency and clean heating measures installed will cost no more than £10,000 per property on average (for owner occupiers). Social and private landlords will be expected to match fund at least 33%, with grant limited to a £5k average.
The strategic objectives for GHG LAD are:
• Achieving net zero carbon emissions in the UK by 2050
• Delivering a green recovery from COVID-19
• Meeting the Fuel Poverty Target for England to raise poor quality homes to EPC B and C
• Decarbonising heat
Update:
We have concluded a recent procurement exercise which did not result in complete contract coverage so we are now re-engaging with the market to help refine our options.
We are particularly interested to engage with:
• Delivery agents/scheme administrators
• Householder engagement organisations
• Retrofit co-ordinators
• Retrofit assessors/auditors
Should you wish to participate in this exercise please click the following link to view the presentation and questionnaire:
Failure to engage with this process will not preclude or disadvantage any bidder in any possible future procurement process.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
20 May 2021
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: No