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Safe and Warm Futures - Vulnerability and Carbon Monoxide Allowance Collaborative Project

CADENT GAS LIMITED

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08 May 2026 at 14:48

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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08 May 2026 at 11:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Cadent Gas Limited, with the involvement of Northern Gas Networks Limited, Wales & West Utilities Limited, and Scotia Gas Networks Limited, focuses on the "Safe and Warm Futures - Vulnerability and Carbon Monoxide Allowance Collaborative Project." This initiative falls under the services industry category, specifically targeting social services. The project is set within the United Kingdom, spanning regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK, UKL, and UKM. The procurement stage is complete, with a direct award method used due to the project's regulatory and collaborative nature. Key dates include the contract period beginning on 8th May 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2028, with a standstill period ending on 19th May 2026.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in large-scale service delivery to vulnerable communities, particularly those with experience in social services. It structures a valuable collaboration with Home-Start UK Ltd, a specialist charity provider. Companies with the capability to deliver consistent, large-scale interventions focusing on fuel poverty, energy efficiency, and carbon monoxide safety will be well-suited to this tender. The contract fosters shared governance and efficient use of funds, aligning with Ofgem guidance, and aims to deliver impactful national and local services. This setup highlights growth potential for businesses able to meet regulated VCMA initiatives within the prescribed framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Safe and Warm Futures - Vulnerability and Carbon Monoxide Allowance Collaborative Project

Notice Description

A collaborative Vulnerability and Carbon Monoxide Allowance (VCMA) funded project between UK Gas Distribution Networks to support people in vulnerable situations. The contract delivers national and local services through Home?Start UK, focusing on tackling fuel poverty, improving energy efficiency awareness, increasing Priority Services Register registrations, reducing loneliness and isolation, and promoting carbon monoxide safety through advice, community engagement, and the provision of support items such as CO alarms and slow cookers.

Procurement Information

The contract supports a regulated VCMA initiative delivered through a specialist charity provider with an established national network and proven capability to deliver the required services at scale. The collaborative arrangement between GDNs enables consistent delivery, shared governance, and efficient use of VCMA funding in line with Ofgem guidance. The direct award is justified on the basis of continuity, proportionality, and alignment with regulatory objectives for vulnerability and carbon monoxide safety.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069466
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042589-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,846,154 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20265 months ago
Contract Period
20 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CADENT GAS LIMITED
Additional Buyers

NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED

SCOTIA GAS NETWORKS LIMITED

Wales & West Utilities Limited

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV7 9JU
Postcode Area
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Rugby
Electoral Ward
Revel and Binley Woods
Westminster Constituency
Rugby

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Home-Start UK

Further Information

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