Planning

North East Warm Homes - Domestic Retrofit Loan Scheme

NORTH EAST COMBINED AUTHORITY

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13 Apr 2026 at 10:37

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
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13 Apr 2026 at 08:12

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North East Combined Authority is initiating a procurement process for the "North East Warm Homes - Domestic Retrofit Loan Scheme," focused within the financial consultancy services industry. This planned tender aims to appoint a provider to manage a low-interest loan product targeting owner-occupiers and private landlords to enhance energy efficiency through retrofit measures. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with important deadlines including the tender period ending on 31st May 2026 and an enquiry period concluding on 15th May 2026. The scope of services will be delivered within regions UKC14 and UKC2 in the United Kingdom, with a total contract value of £350,000. The procurement follows an open procedure and operates under a light-touch regime, with electronic submissions accepted in English.

This tender presents a robust opportunity for financial consulting businesses, particularly those specialising in energy efficiency, sustainable housing solutions, and loan management services. The project is ideally suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its suitability criteria. Engaging in this procurement could not only expand business operations but also contribute to regional sustainability goals by enabling more energy-efficient housing developments within the North East, providing a significant prospect for growth and engagement in a socially impactful project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

North East Warm Homes - Domestic Retrofit Loan Scheme

Notice Description

The purpose of this commission is to appoint a provider to manage and administer a low-interest loan product which will support North East Combined Authority owner-occupiers and private landlords to improve the energy efficiency of their housing through installation of retrofit measures. The loan is intended to facilitate retrofit for households not eligible for grant funding where the upfront cost of measures is the principal barrier to progressing with these or where the full cost of installation is not covered by grant funding.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068087
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033192-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
1 May 20266 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2038 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH EAST COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE4 5BZ
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC14 Durham, TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Arthur's Hill
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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