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03 Aug 2026 at 09:42

Summary of the contracting process

Northumberland County Council, located in Morpeth, England, awarded the contract for "Retrofit Consultant Services Contract for Energy Efficient Retrofit Works" under the Government's Warm Homes schemes. The procurement, classified under "Energy-efficiency consultancy services" with CPV code 71314300, is part of an initiative to improve domestic energy efficiency across Northumberland, aiming for an EPC C standard by 2030. These efforts are geared towards reducing fuel poverty and lowering household energy bills. The procurement process followed a selective method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract, valued at £1,500,000, commenced on 30 June 2026 and is scheduled to conclude on 30 June 2028.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in energy efficiency consultancy services, as they can partake in broader government-funded initiatives aligned with sustainability and decarbonisation goals. Businesses in this sector can benefit from establishing partnerships with local authorities like Northumberland County Council and leverage collaborations with awarded suppliers such as Mantis Energy Ltd and Osmosis ACD Ltd. The project encourages innovation and could potentially lead to more extensive contracts concerning energy retrofitting in the long term, supporting business growth within the environmental and energy sectors.

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Notice Title

NCC1521 Retrofit Consultant Services Contract for Energy Efficient Retrofit Works

Notice Description

Northumberland County Council (NCC) has been awarded funding under the Government's Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund (WHSHF) and Warm Homes: Local Grant (WHLG) schemes. NCC's award-winning Warmer Homes Team is delivering domestic energy efficiency, retrofit, and decarbonisation projects across Northumberland, aiming to achieve EPC C by 2030, reduce fuel poverty, lower household energy bills, and decarbonise domestic energy use.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-36543c2d-a57b-4893-973c-4f84052db360
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c258c0b2-2e79-4fc0-b276-581ef860e61c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

MANTIS ENERGY

OSMOSIS ACD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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