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COM25091 Household Support Fund 7 25-26 Energy & Water Costs Support

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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02 Jul 2025 at 13:45

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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25 Apr 2025 at 14:54

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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25 Apr 2025 at 14:50

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Worcestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for the Household Support Fund Round 7, titled "COM25091 Household Support Fund 7 25-26 Energy & Water Costs Support." This contract involves providing essential energy and water cost support to vulnerable households within the region, particularly those in need of crisis support under the Department of Work and Pensions guidelines. The project is focused on the West Midlands of the UK (region UKG12), and the procurement process was finalised with a direct award on the rationale of extreme and unavoidable urgency. The contract, which began on 1st May 2025 and runs until 31st March 2026, was awarded to the supplier "ACT ON ENERGY," with procurement managed under the light touch regime.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in energy services and social support to engage in community-focused services. The project facilitates growth potential for large-scale nonprofit energy providers and SMEs, particularly those with expertise in providing energy solutions and debt relief services. The procurement process highlights the strategic focus on rapid deployment to fulfil governmental support criteria, offering businesses a chance to contribute effectively to social initiatives. Companies with experience in working with public authorities and delivering direct support to vulnerable residents would find this tender particularly aligned with their growth objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

COM25091 Household Support Fund 7 25-26 Energy & Water Costs Support

Notice Description

This contract will deliver an energy and water support scheme to vulnerable households as part of the delivery of the crisis support grant requirements of the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) Household Support Fund (HSF) Round 7. The contract will deliver the following key elements: o Current usage energy vouchers/credit to the value of PS500 for families & PS300 for single occupancy/couples. o Current usage energy support to the value of PS75 for households with high-energy-consuming medical equipment such as but limited to, ventilators, dialysis machines, oxygen concentrators or feeding pumps etc. o Debt relief on energy bills up to PS2500 - 50% contribution payment towards energy debts of up to PS1000, 75% contribution payment of energy debt PS1001 or higher. Higher considered in serious cases upon receipt of an exemption request. o Replacement of boilers (all fuel types) beyond economic repair & associated works, only if not eligible through retrofit schemes delivered by the supplier. o Replacement or repair of other types of heating systems e.g., storage heaters. The cost of delivery of the service itself will total PS106,500, with PS958,500 as the budget for the direct support to residents in the form of the support outlined above. This service has been in place since October 2021 for the first six rounds of HSF with a total funding of PS602,563.17 exclusive of VAT (this figure includes current Round 7 funding of PS106,500), and PS723,075.804 which puts it over the threshold for Light Touch services.

Procurement Information

The Department of Work and Pensions circulated lead authorities the budget and grant criteria for the Household Support Fund Round 7 on 4 March 2025. This information was strictly embargoed until 19 March. Therefore no conversations, planning with partners or decisions could be taken until after this date and with sufficient time to discuss and agree the delivery plan for Worcestershire. The plan was developed and agreed as quickly as possible and the decision was published on the website in early April: https://www.worcestershire.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2025-04/07_roed_household_support_fund_signed.pdf There are clear instructions in grant information regarding the programme commencement as demonstrated by the extract from the launch letter below: "The scheme runs from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026 and Authorities should aim to have arrangements in place as quickly as possible to support vulnerable households throughout the grant period." This programme has been delivered successfully by the VCSE provider (exceeding targets) so there are no concerns in relation to the delivery of the programme. Considering all of the above and the extremely short timescales which are not determined by the Council, a direct award with the justification of Extreme and unavoidable urgency is undertaken.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0507d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036842-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£602,563 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£602,563 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Andreea Miron
Contact Email
procurement@worcestershire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACT ON ENERGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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