Issue details

HNDU Detailed Project Development of the Heat Network

In December 2023, Lichfield District Council (LDC) successfully submitted a bid on behalf of Shenstone Parish Council for Heat Networks Development Funding.

 

A number of supporting documents were included as part of the bid including:

           Rural Communities Energy Fund Feasibility Study

           The stakeholder SSI Plc confirmation of the potential direct award which secured the match funding

           Stakeholder Shenstone Parish Council's letter of support

           Indicative costs for the DPD work and Project Management

 

The bid was supported by Lichfield District Councils lead Cabinet Member, the Service lead and S151 officer.

 

Following a compliant procurement process; the Council received one compliant bid from Hi Group who as part of their quality submission, have proven demonstrated experience of:

           Technical capacity

           Knowledge and experience

           Challenges and solutions

           Project management

           Stakeholder engagement

 

Hi Group scored 82.5% on their quality submission.

 

The total value of the Contract is £150,000. This will consist of 67% Grant Funding and the remaining 33% will be match funded by Hi Group.

 

This evaluation process was led by Councillor David Thompson and SSI (specialist contracting division of South Staffordshire Plc) team where Tenders were evaluated individually and then collectively moderated by LDC Procurement Team.

 

The outcome of the study will be provided to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and ill inform future stages of the potential project.

 

As part of the social value commitment, Hi Group have committed to providing a monthly newsletter to the Shenstone community, three community events and a dedicated community email address for questions and concerns.

 

These benefits will be quantified and reported on regularly through the project to demonstrate achievement and ensure outcomes are met by the awarded consultants.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Expenditure or income > £75,000;

Decision status: For Determination

Notice of proposed decision first published: 14/06/2024

Decision due: August 2024 by Cabinet Member for Visitor Economy, Ecology & Climate Change

Contact: Alex Lane, Policy and Strategy Team Leader (Environment) Email: Alex.Lane@lichfielddc.gov.uk.

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