Planning

Retrofit Consultancy

LIVEWEST HOMES LIMITED

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Planning

15 Aug 2025 at 14:30

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

LiveWest Homes Limited, a sub-central government public authority, is initiating a procurement process for a "Retrofit Consultancy" service. Located in Exeter, with contact available through Phil Blackmore, the project aims to support retrofit works under various PAS processes for LiveWest's homes. This consultancy will operate over a four-year period with a potential extension, with services to commence on 1 April 2026. The tender is currently in the planning stage, and a market engagement event is scheduled for 29 September 2025 in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset. The tender launch is targeted for 3 November 2025, with contract moderation expected by mid-January 2026, and the award slated for February 2026. This procurement falls under the "services" category, specifically targeting energy-efficiency and building consultancy services, and the project's contract is valued at up to £840,000.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for growth in the energy-efficiency and building consultancy sectors. Businesses specialising in energy efficiency, building fabric, and overall building services consultancy will find the tender particularly relevant. Companies experienced in delivering PAS process-related consultancy and those with innovative solutions for retrofit works are well-suited to compete for this contract. Successful bidders will not only gain a substantial client in LiveWest Homes but also have the opportunity to engage in a long-term partnership with the potential for contract extension. The strategic engagement event allows for early involvement, providing businesses the chance to shape the tender requirements and showcase their capabilities ahead of the formal tender launch.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Retrofit Consultancy

Notice Description

LiveWest are looking to purchase a retrofit consultant to support us in delivering our retrofit works to our homes. This consultancy tender will cover all elements of PAS processes and looking for a 4 years with possibility to extend. As well as supporting LiveWest in other funding streams in design and feasibility. * Market Engagement Event - Sep 29th from 10am - 12pm at our office at 3 Filers Way, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS24 7JP, United Kingdom. Link to form -https://forms.office.com/e/fEAVFjaAG9 * Tender launch: November 2025 (Target 3rd November) * Mid January - Moderation * Contract award: February 2026 * New contract commencement: 1 April 2026 * Contract Period - 4 Years with possibility to extend

Planning Information

• Market Engagement Event - Sep 29th from 10am - 12pm at our office at 3 Filers Way, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS24 7JP, United Kingdom. Link to form -https://forms.office.com/e/fEAVFjaAG9 • Tender launch: November 2025 (Target 3rd November) • Mid January - Moderation • Contract award: February 2026 • New contract commencement: 1 April 2026 • Contract Period - 4 Years with possibility to extend

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058927
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049227-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

71315100 - Building-fabric consultancy services

71315200 - Building consultancy services

71315210 - Building services consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVEWEST HOMES LIMITED
Contact Name
Phil Blackmore
Contact Email
phillip.blackmore@livewest.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX5 2FZ
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
East Devon
Electoral Ward
Broadclyst
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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