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RE:FIT Energy Performance ContractJo MortensenLocal Partnerships & London Borough of Ealing
March 2014
Greater London Authority framework, available for commercial buildings across UK
Retrofit public buildings to save energy & water
Bespoke performance criteria
Access to private finance
Ability to tender collaboratively
Public Sector - RE:FIT
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Why use RE:FIT framework?
Competitive mini-tender
Transfer risk to suppliers
Templates, guidance and technical assistance from National Delivery Team
Reduced procurement lead times/costs
No share of excess savings
More cost efficient than single technology procurements
New and better equipment installed (failing systems can be prioritised)
Reduction in maintenance backlog
Reduction in maintenance costs
Improved systems provide better building knowledge and early issue awareness
Improved environment for pupils and staff (air quality, reduction of hot/cold areas etc.)
Guaranteed energy & water savings +
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Maximise opportunities for schools & communities Maximises opportunity for participation
Each local authority can create their own bundle of schools
Academies can be bundled with other schools (within the same areas and/or with other academies)
Seeing successful projects is likely to drive further sign-up within region, therefore having opportunity for other schools / local authorities to join makes sense
Collaborative RE:FIT model
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Benefits of collaborative model
Approach
Efficient - through low cost process and strong collaboration
Generates strong competition to provide the best solution and achieve value for money
Strong buyer power throughout programme – schools / boroughs are not going it alone
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Benefits of collaborative model
Confidence for schools and boroughs
Programme led by experienced team using proven approach
Energy savings are guaranteed and pricing fixed before schools commit to implement
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Benefits of collaborative model
Strong business case
Very good return on investment based on guaranteed energy savings alone
Other benefits – lower maintenance costs, reduced need for equipment upgrades, reduced maintenance backlog, lower CRC liability etc…
Improves building stock and environment for staff and pupils
Supports economic growth – creates investment, quality jobs and better schools…
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Opportunity & pathway for support
Local Partnerships can provide procurement, legal and technical resource to lead the tender activity for a regional RE:FIT programme to gain economies of scale and produce a highly efficient approach
Procurement can cover all schools in identified region Local Partnerships/lead Local Authority run mini-competition using
RE:FIT framework Procurement awarded to single Service Provider (ESCo)
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Getting started
Contact Local Partnerships
Engagement of local authorities and schools (academies) Initial lead authorities / academies identified
Develop tender Data gathering and creation of full ITT
documentation Tender and supplier selection
Implementation Investment grade proposals Installation and energy savings
RE:FIT National Delivery Team: nationalrefit@local.gov.uk020 7187 7372
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