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Warmer Homes Energy Advice

LICHFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL

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14 Apr 2026 at 14:49

Summary of the contracting process

Lichfield District Council has completed the procurement process for the "Warmer Homes Energy Advice" contract, aimed at providing a remote consultancy service to alleviate the effects of cold homes and reduce fuel poverty within the district. The procurement falls under the services category and was awarded through a limited competition method, specified as below threshold, with the main procurement category being financial consultancy services. This contract, which spans from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028, addresses needs in the UKG2 region. With a potential extension up to 31 March 2030, the awarding and signing of the contract took place on 1 April 2026, and the contracting authority, Lichfield District Council, can be contacted via email at procurement@lichfielddc.gov.uk.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies providing financial consultancy services within the energy sector. Given its focus on reducing fuel poverty and improving health and wellbeing, businesses that specialise in energy efficiency advice, remote consultancy, and community-focused services are particularly well-suited to compete in similar procurements. The award was given to BEAT THE COLD, a large supplier with VCSE status, indicating that organisations with experience in social enterprise and addressing community-specific needs may find promising openings in this sector. Engaging in contracts like these allows businesses to expand their influence while contributing to valuable public health initiatives in local communities.

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Notice Title

Warmer Homes Energy Advice

Notice Description

Remote Consultancy service to work towards reducing both the impacts of cold homes on their occupants and the levels of fuel poverty in the district, subsequently improving health and wellbeing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068243
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033886-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 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
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Stowe
Westminster Constituency
Lichfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEAT THE COLD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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