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Warm Homes Scheme Call Off from Watford Borough Council Framework Agreement for Domestic Retrofit and Associated Environmental Improvement Services in Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire - Lot 1 Managing Agent

EAST HERTS COUNCIL

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19 Feb 2026 at 16:10

Summary of the contracting process

East Herts Council has completed the award phase of a public procurement process titled "Warm Homes Scheme Call Off from Watford Borough Council Framework Agreement for Domestic Retrofit and Associated Environmental Improvement Services in Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire - Lot 1 Managing Agent." This procurement falls under the industry category of "Energy and related services" and is aimed at improving domestic retrofit and environmental services. The contract, awarded to The National Energy Foundation, spans the East of England region, specifically in Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire. The tender, initiated as a call-off from a framework agreement, uses a selective procurement method. The contract period starts on 1st April 2025 and ends on 31st March 2028, with a total value of £1,420,350 GBP funded by the Warm Homes Local Grant from DESNZ.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in the provision and management of energy-related services. Businesses specialising in domestic retrofit projects and environmental improvement services stand to benefit from engaging in this contract. With The National Energy Foundation acting as the managing agent, firms experienced in resident engagement and coordination of retrofit works will find potential growth avenues through collaborations and subcontracting possibilities associated with this scheme. Those considering involvement should explore alignment with the necessary framework agreements and utilise this procurement as a springboard to broader opportunities in the sustainable energy and retrofit sector.

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Notice Title

Warm Homes Scheme Call Off from Watford Borough Council Framework Agreement for Domestic Retrofit and Associated Environmental Improvement Services in Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire - Lot 1 Managing Agent

Notice Description

East Herts has been awarded a total of PS1.5m by DESNZ for Warm Homes:Local Grant - a three-year scheme to retrofit households in fuel poverty across the District. National Energy Foundation (NEF) are our Managing Agent for the scheme and will undertake all resident engagement through the grant application pricess and co-ordination of retrofit works to the qualifying property.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d764eba3-12e5-46ad-a685-ffd710f693c2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d002072c-2ccb-44b7-bc8a-1cb5828f729e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71314000 - Energy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,420,350 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,420,350 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 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
EAST HERTS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@eastherts.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORD
Postcode
SG13 8EQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Hertford Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE NATIONAL ENERGY FOUNDATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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