Tender

Provision of an advice service helping households at risk of fuel poverty

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

07 Feb 2025 at 13:02

Summary of the contracting process

Southampton City Council is seeking bids for the provision of an advice service aimed at households at risk of fuel poverty. The tender, classified under the energy-efficiency consultancy services category, covers an 'umbrella' advice and referral service focused on affordable warmth and sustainability within Southampton. The procurement process is in the tender stage, using an open procedure above the threshold. Key dates include the tender end date on 21 March 2025 and the contract period from 1 May 2025 to 30 April 2028. The project, valued at £750,000 GBP, is targeted at regions including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and other international areas.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services related to energy efficiency, particularly those experienced with sustainable housing solutions and fuel poverty mitigation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to apply, fostering growth through a substantial contract duration and potential for impactful community work. Companies capable of delivering targeted advice services to vulnerable households will find this project aligns well with their expertise and business development goals.

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Notice Title

Provision of an advice service helping households at risk of fuel poverty

Notice Description

Provision of an 'umbrella' advice and referral service relating to affordable warmth & sustainability in Southampton. With a main objective of helping households at risk of fuel poverty in the City & reducing the carbon footprint of the housing stock

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a4d8dd8-fcb7-427a-b5bd-bfaf7d3dced4
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 7LY
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Further Information

Notice Documents

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