Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED
1100 Cetury Way,Thorpe Park Business Centre, Colton
LEEDS
LS158TU
Contact
Rebecca Rowley
Telephone
+44 7935077342
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKE42 - Leeds
Companies House
NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED
Internet address(es)
Main address
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
VCMA Projects - Fuel Poverty Awareness Training, Green Doctors Energy Matters and GEMS - Groundworks Energy Management Services.
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement at the time of conclusion of the contract:
An extension has been put in place for 3 VCMA projects, Fuel Poverty Awareness Training, Green Doctors Energy Matters and GEMS - Groundworks Energy Management Services. All 3 projects have gone really well in the first year and have genereated a positive SROI.
The projects that have been submitted by Groundwork are unique in that nothing currently exists in the region in terms of these 3 specific project objectives. Green Doctors have no provision in the NE currently and this extensaion will enable Groundwork to extend their scope and reach of their projects. There is no other service provider who currently delivers a 1 day Fuel Poverty Awareness course and the Groundwork Energy Management Service project, is not offered by anyone else in Yorkshire. The Green Doctor Project is a partnership project with Northern Powergrid however, this is the first time it has been extended into the NE.
Groundwork have extensive reach into those customers living in fuel poverty and struggling with heat or eat decisions. This opens up opportunities to engage with those households in terms of energy switching, energy efficiency (small measures installation) and other associated services, such as PSR registrations and CO awareness. This is key and will reach both urban and rural communities. The FP Awareness course is delivered to front line workers who NGN can not reach. As a trusted intermediary this is something Groundwork delivers on our behalf. Stakeholder engagement throughout 2020 & 2021 told us that access to many of these services is becoming increasingly difficult (energy advice/small measures) and has been compounded by the pandemic. Green Doctors are well established in Yorkshire however, there is currently a gap in this service provision in the NE of our network which these projects will address.
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Duration in months
24
Section four. Procedure
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Contract award notice concerning this contract
Notice number: 2022/S 000-012185
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Contract No
VCMA Projects
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract/concession award decision:
1 April 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract/concession has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Groundwork Yorkshire Limited
Leeds
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
Companies House
Groundwork Yorkshire Limited
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot/concession (at the time of conclusion of the contract;excluding VAT)
Total value of the procurement: £132,150
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Northern Gas Networks
Leeds
Country
United Kingdom
Section seven: Modifications to the contract/concession
seven.1) Description of the procurement after the modifications
seven.1.1) Main CPV code
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
seven.1.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
seven.1.4) Description of the procurement:
Groundwork have been delivering the project - Energy Matters Yorkshire which was submitted by Groundwork as a unique service requirement in that nothing currently exists in the region. Over past years they have established a strong Energy Matters service in West Yorkshire and grown this into wider areas of Yorkshire. A Green Doctor visit includes: income saving and advice, energy use and health. Stakeholder engagement throughout GD2 told us that access to many of these services is becoming increasingly difficult (energy advice/small measures) and has been compounded by the pandemic. Green Doctors are well established in Yorkshire and NGN has a long standing relationship with Groundwork/Green Doctors as previously provided funding (jointly) for a Comfortable Living project.
The project looks at delivery in Yorkshire of 1000 Green Doctor visits over 2 years.
In addition, the Green Doctors provide follow up advocacy and support through:
- Referrals to other services such as Fire Service, Adult Social Care, Food Banks, Health care professionals, Housing support teams, Debt support charities
- Liaising and negotiating with energy suppliers to switch tariffs, remove or reduce existing fuel debt
- Access to grants for debt relief to tackle ongoing fuel debt issues
- Access to grants for white goods and other home appliances for the most vulnerable households
- Liaising with Local Authorities for tenants in poor quality private sector housing where the landlords are unwilling to make improvements to the property
• PSR signs up: 300 each year
• CO awareness surveys: 300 each year
seven.1.5) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Duration in months
22
seven.1.6) Information on value of the contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession:
£140,000
seven.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Groundwork Yorkshire Limited
Leeds
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
Companies House
Groundwork Yorkshire Limited
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
seven.2) Information about modifications
seven.2.1) Description of the modifications
Nature and extent of the modifications (with indication of possible earlier changes to the contract):
NGN look to extend the project of Energy Matters services with Groundwork. The services remain unchanged throughout this extension period but NGN look to extend the time for these services to be delivered and therefore hold additional spend with the supplier.
seven.2.2) Reasons for modification
Need for additional works, services or supplies by the original contractor/concessionaire.
Description of the economic or technical reasons and the inconvenience or duplication of cost preventing a change of contractor:
Northern Gas Networks proposes to put in place an extension of VCMA Project with Groundwork Yorkshire to deliver the Green Doctors Energy Matters project.
The project has been submitted by Groundwork is unique in that nothing else exists in the region in terms of the specific project objectives. Green Doctors have no provision in the NE currently and this extension will enable Groundwork to extend their scope and reach of their projects.
Groundwork support local communities and businesses to build resilience and to help tackle hardship within their local areas. Thousands of projects every year make a real and lasting difference in the communities most in need of support. There are currently no other service providers who can deliver the Groundwork Energy Matters project, and it is not offered by anyone else in Yorkshire.
seven.2.3) Increase in price
Updated total contract value before the modifications (taking into account possible earlier contract modifications, price adaptions and average inflation)
Value excluding VAT: £264,300
Total contract value after the modifications
Value excluding VAT: £404,300