Planning

One-Stop Shop for Domestic Retrofit in Essex

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

24 Apr 2026 at 09:33

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council is in the planning stage for a procurement titled "One-Stop Shop for Domestic Retrofit in Essex," aimed at enhancing energy efficiency for homes within Chelmsford, UK. The procurement falls under the services category and targets the energy-efficiency consultancy sector, with plans to integrate with existing schemes such as the Warm Homes Plan. Relevant business users should note the milestone scheduled for engagement due by 8th May 2026, while a future notice date is set for 1st September 2026. The procurement seeks to engage local SMEs and VCSEs for a contract period starting in 2027 and ending in 2029. Interested parties are encouraged to fill out the engagement form linked in the procurement documentation.

This initiative presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in energy efficiency and domestic retrofit services. Ideal contenders would be those offering consultancy services and project management expertise, particularly enterprises familiar with retrofit and energy performance upgrades. Engaging in this tender allows companies to tap into the growing market of sustainable housing and contribute to local economic development. The Essex County Council's strategic focus on boosting trusted local trades suggests a welcoming environment for businesses that align with community-led, scalable retrofit approaches. The plan emphasises collaboration with local networks, providing a unique platform for businesses to expand their reach and foster community partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

One-Stop Shop for Domestic Retrofit in Essex

Notice Description

Essex County Council (ECC) is exploring the development of a One-Stop Shop (OSS) for domestic retrofit to make it easier for residents, homeowners, and landlords to improve the energy performance of their homes. This will support the ambitions of the UK Governments Warm Homes Plan, which sets out we will help people find ways to save money on energy bills and transform our ageing building stock into comfortable, low-carbon homes that are fit for the future. ECC aims to develop a OSS that provides a comprehensive, end to end customer journey, including project management, that strengthens and grows the local retrofit economy by supporting trusted local installers, assessors, SMEs, and trades. Additionally, the OSS will provide access to funding and financial support, all with tailored advice to residents to enable easier decision making, seamlessly integrating with our existing delivery mechanisms (Warm Homes Local Grant etc.). The OSS will also recognise the importance of area based approaches to deliver retrofit at scale, community-led retrofit and working with trusted local networks to increase participation, particularly among hard-to-reach groups and how this fits in with the Local Power Plan. To engage with ECC on this, please fill out this form > https://forms.office.com/e/HkbZbmvnY4 It is important to note that this market engagement exercise is not a call for competition and as such you will need to express your interest in any future tender opportunity once the contract notice is published on Find a Tender. It should also be noted that this market engagement exercise invites individuals and organisations to express an interest in this exercise only, and it is NOT a pre-qualification questionnaire, and is NOT part of any pre-qualification or selection process. This market engagement exercise is intended as an awareness, communication, and information gathering exercise. An expression of interest is no indication of a commitment to participate in any future tendering process nor does it infer any preferential or special status on those individuals

Planning Information

To engage with ECC, please fill out this form > https://forms.office.com/e/HkbZbmvnY4

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068a64
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037432-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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