Tender

Warmer Homes Energy Advice

LICHFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

03 Mar 2026 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

Lichfield District Council is inviting tenders for the "Warmer Homes Energy Advice" project, aimed at reducing fuel poverty and deterioration of housing stock within the district. This tender, categorised under "services" in business services like law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, promises to support the Council's Housing Strategy by ensuring residents have warm homes. Located in the United Kingdom, specifically in Lichfield, interested parties must submit their proposals by 17th March 2026, with the contract potentially beginning on 1st April 2026. The procurement process is at the tender stage, employing an open method below the threshold with unrestricted electronic submissions allowed via www.lichfielddctenders.co.uk.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in energy consulting, sustainability, and business services associated with community support to expand their portfolio by contributing to a local government initiative. Companies with experience in social housing projects or those operating within the VCSE (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise) sector may find this contract particularly fitting. The allocated budget for the project is £41,600, with possibilities for extension, creating avenues for ongoing business engagements and growth through public-sector collaboration. Successful applicants will need to demonstrate superior quality, as the award criteria weigh heavily on this aspect, making it a promising prospect for well-established businesses keen on delivering value through high standards and diversity in services.

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Notice Title

Warmer Homes Energy Advice

Notice Description

Lichfield District Council provides help to reduce fuel poverty and housing stock deterioration, ensuring residents are warm in their homes to support the delivery of the Council's Housing Strategy.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions available at the discretion of the Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066122
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019041-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
£41,600 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LICHFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LICHFIELD
Postcode
WS13 6YU
Post Town
Walsall
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
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Stowe
Westminster Constituency
Lichfield

Further Information

Notice Documents

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