Tender

FW Services- Partnership Customer Support- Multi Site 0628

SCOTTISH HYDRO ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION PLC

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Tender

09 Mar 2026 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution PLC, in partnership with Southern Electric Power Distribution PLC, is seeking proposals for the "FW Services- Partnership Customer Support- Multi Site 0628" tender. This procurement focuses on providing support to vulnerable customers facing fuel poverty across the UK, particularly in Scotland and southern central England. The process is in the tender stage, with expressions of interest due by 6 April 2026. The contract prioritises services aimed at delivering effective outcomes through holistic initiatives for those in need. Following the Inquiry period ending on 30 March 2026, the award is expected by 12 June 2026, covering a project lasting until March 2028, with potential renewals extending to March 2030.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in community service provision and expertise in supporting energy efficiency measures and low-carbon technologies. It is ideally suited for organisations skilled in handling complex utility services and those that can collaborate with local authorities and contractors to support energy poverty initiatives. The procurement utilises a competitive flexible process through selective identification of suppliers via the Jaggaer Source to Contract system. Companies offering comprehensive solutions across both designated regions will be at a competitive advantage, with the aim being to appoint one supplier for partnership.

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Notice Title

FW Services- Partnership Customer Support- Multi Site 0628

Notice Description

Tender to provide vulnerable customer support programme (2026-2028) SSEN would like to invite proposals from trusted parties who are experts in their field to create a programme which delivers lasting outcomes through joined-up services that benefit customers who are in fuel poverty. As SSEN approach the remaining 2 years of the ED2 price control our commitment remains that we deliver services, invest in networks and support customers and communities. Our ED2 business plan includes; - Promotion of Priority Services across both our licence areas - Provide support and advice to customers in Fuel Poverty to help them to lower the amount they are spending on energy using Energy Efficiency measures. - Support customers to access Low Carbon Technologies via grants and support them through this process by collaborating with local authorities, contractors and other agencies who carry out these works. - Providing 5,000 Energy Efficiency Packs to customers in vulnerable circumstances, including fuel poverty Aim To create a programme which delivers lasting outcomes through joined up services that benefit customers who are in fuel poverty. Scope The programme should include the promotion and registration of Priority Services, provide support and advice on fuel poverty, energy efficiency measures and support customers to access Low Carbon Technologies. 5000 Energy Efficiency packs should also be distributed to customers in vulnerable circumstances. This programme should cover both our North (north Scotland, including Highlands and Islands) and South (south central England) Licence areas.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The initial Framework term will be until March 2028 with the option of 2 x 1 year extension years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06656d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020921-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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


CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

79512000 - Call centre

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 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
SCOTTISH HYDRO ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION PLC
Additional Buyers

SOUTHERN ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION PLC

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PERTH
Postcode
PH1 3AQ
Post Town
Perth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Thames
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

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