The Energy Service framework 2023-2027

Lot 1 – Energy Service:

This Lot is for the provision of the Energy Service. It provides technical advice, financial guidance, and grant management, as well as sharing of best practice with public sector and community enterprises on the development of renewable energy and energy efficiency projects, while building capacity and capability in others. It will also provide wider technical and strategic advice on areas such as:

Regional energy planning, electric vehicles and charging infrastructure, low carbon heat solutions, increasing capacity and capability, developing net zero plans, emissions reporting, decarbonising procurement, hydrogen, innovation, and other associated areas of work.

The service can be accessed by public sector organisations and community enterprises in Wales. There is potential for additional organisations to be added in the future, and bidders would need to remain flexible and adapt accordingly.

The successful supplier will be expected to work with other Welsh Government appointed suppliers and service providers, which includes a collaborative approach for the delivery of the Wales Funding Programme, Local Energy Fund, Invest to Save, and numerous non-repayable grants.

Lot 2 – Carbon Emissions Reporting:

To support the carbon reporting obligations for the public sector, a supplier with relevant technical knowledge is needed to manage and support the public sector community of practice, regularly update the reporting tool and guidance, collate and report on annual data submissions and make recommendations to the Welsh Government based on data submitted by public sector bodies.

Based on results and stakeholder feedback, the appointed supplier will also be required to adapt and continue to improve the reporting process, including updating spreadsheets, guidance, calculations and emission factors for the next reporting cycle.

The service will be accessed by public sector organisations, universities and colleges in Wales. There is potential for additional organisations to be included in the future.