Award

Warm Homes: local Grant - Customer Journey Support (Additional services)

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

21 Jan 2026 at 15:11

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement contract, titled "Warm Homes: local Grant - Customer Journey Support (Additional services)," was facilitated by Staffordshire County Council. It pertains to the 'services' category in the energy efficiency consultancy domain, specifically for supporting the customer journey in the delivery of the Government-funded Warm Homes: local Grant in Staffordshire. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the contract awarded through a direct, below-threshold method—without competition to COMMUNITY HOME SOLUTIONS LIMITED. The contract spans from 16th December 2025 to 31st March 2028, with an estimated value of £167,319.50 (gross amount: £200,783.40). The grant aids local support across the customer's journey from initial marketing to post-completion care, aligned with Staffordshire's sustainability objectives under the Midlands Net Zero Hub.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in energy efficiency and sustainability services, particularly those providing consultancy and customer support solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) proficient in managing and delivering bespoke services tailored to local community needs are well-suited to compete for such direct award contracts. With an emphasis on facilitating energy efficiency, suppliers can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio in the public sector, enhance local community engagement, and contribute to government sustainability programmes.

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Notice Title

Warm Homes: local Grant - Customer Journey Support (Additional services)

Notice Description

The award is to enable the Customer Journey support function to the Government funded Warm Homes: local Grant delivery in Staffordshire. Whilst the delivery of WH:LG (retrofit installation and coordination of insulation and low-carbon heating measures are free to the end user /householder) it is contracted directly by the Council with other providers, the contract for Staffordshire's Customer Journey support is held by the Midlands Net Zero Hub with Community Homes Solutions CIC. The Direct Award if is for the Council to award Additional services beyond the 'core services' MNZH contract with CHS - to allow effective and bespoke local support throughout the customer journey from initial marketing to customer after care over the contract period (December 2025 to end of March 2028).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060b56
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005395-2026
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£167,319 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
laura.kendall@staffordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2DH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMMUNITY HOME SOLUTIONS

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