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Warm Homes Local Grant

CORNWALL COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Sep 2025 at 08:25

Tender

01 Aug 2025 at 14:07

Summary of the contracting process

Cornwall Council has completed the procurement process for the "Warm Homes Local Grant", focusing on energy efficiency improvements in residential properties. This public authority, situated in Truro, UK, initially published the tender on 1st August 2025, with the tender period closing on 5th September 2025. As of 26th September 2025, the award was given to BELL GROUP LTD for the execution of construction work within the UKK30 region, with the contract beginning on 17th October 2025 and ending on 31st October 2029. The procurement method used was an open competition below the threshold, with the procurement category classified under 'works'.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialized in construction and energy efficiency, particularly those capable of delivering retrofit and renewable energy solutions. Given the focus on improving the energy performance of homes to support the UK's net-zero carbon emissions targets, firms with expertise in sustainability projects and the ability to manage quality and safety standards effectively will be well-positioned for similar future opportunities. Smaller enterprises that can meet Cornwall Council's selection criteria, particularly related to social value and customer management, may also find this sector promising for expansion.

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Notice Title

Warm Homes Local Grant

Notice Description

The purpose of this Term Service Contract is to deliver a comprehensive program of energy efficiency improvements under the "Warm Homes Local Grant" initiative. The contract is designed to address the thermal performance, energy consumption, and sustainability of residential properties by implementing a range of retrofit and renewable energy measures. These improvements aim to enhance the quality of living environments, reduce energy bills, and support the Employer's commitment to achieving the United Kingdom's net-zero carbon emissions targets.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056b81
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059954-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,800,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,600,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
16 Oct 2025 - 31 Oct 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mike Parsons
Contact Email
michael.parsons@arcadis.com
Contact Phone
+447825712958

Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Post Town
Truro
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BELL GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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