NORTH EAST WARM HOMES - RETROFIT LOAN SCHEME

NORTH EAST COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Tender

15 May 2026 at 15:41

PlanningUpdate

07 May 2026 at 11:31

Planning

07 May 2026 at 10:08

PlanningUpdate

13 Apr 2026 at 10:37

Planning

13 Apr 2026 at 08:12

Summary of the contracting process

The North East Combined Authority, a sub-central government public authority based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, is currently in the tender stage for the "North East Warm Homes - Retrofit Loan Scheme." This initiative aims to provide a low-interest loan scheme to support owner-occupiers and private landlords in the North East of England to enhance the energy efficiency of their homes using retrofit measures. The tender, which falls under the services category for financial transaction processing and clearing-house services, is open for submission until 18th June 2026, with an enquiry period ending on 8th June 2026. The procurement follows an open procedure under the light touch regime, and the total value is estimated at GBP 420,000 gross.

This tender offers significant potential for businesses specialising in financial management and energy efficiency solutions to expand their market presence. The scheme particularly suits firms capable of managing and administering financial products that can resolve barriers to adopting energy-saving measures in homes. Additionally, the emphasis on quality (80% weight in award criteria) suggests that companies with robust expertise and innovative solutions would be well-positioned to compete. Given the lengthy contract period from 17th August 2026 to 31st May 2038, successful bidders will have the opportunity for long-term collaboration and project development.

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Notice Title

NORTH EAST WARM HOMES - 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.

Planning Information

To support early market engagement, we are hosting an online provider engagement event 'Low Interest Domestic Retrofit Loan - Provider Engagement Event' to outline the opportunity and forthcoming procurement. How to participate: Register via Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/low-interest-domestic-retrofit-loan-provider-engagement-event-tickets-1988621581683?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true Date of event: Thursday, 14th May 2026 Time: 1pm to 2pm Location: Online event

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068087
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045076-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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

66172000 - Financial transaction processing and clearing-house 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
15 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
15 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Aug 2026 - 31 May 2038 Over 5 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
NORTH EAST COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

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