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Summary of the contracting process

East Staffordshire Borough Council has initiated a procurement process seeking experienced organisations to provide energy efficiency advisory services and a fuel voucher service. The tender is part of their effort to alleviate the negative effects of the cost of living within the borough, directed towards enhancing existing services. The contract is segmented into two lots: 'Energy Efficiency Advisor Service' and 'Fuel Voucher Service'. The tender, categorised under Energy and related services, utilises an open procedure and is set within the UKG2 region. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 13 July 2026 and the award announcement by 20 July 2026. Contracts are anticipated to commence on 1 August 2026 and run till 31 July 2028. The total contract value is £198,000 GBP, highlighting the substantial investment in supporting local residents.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in energy consultancy and support services to expand their operations. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate due to the suitability and alignment of the procurement strategy. With equal emphasis on price and quality, businesses with proven expertise in delivering energy efficiency improvements and immediate financial support services will find this tender suitable to enhance their portfolios and contribute to socio-economic growth. The open access procurement method further ensures an inclusive bidding process, fostering competition and innovation within the industry.

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Notice Title

Energy Efficiency Advisor and Fuel Voucher Service

Notice Description

East Staffordshire Borough Council is seeking to engage suitably experienced organisations for people experiencing negative effects of the cost of living within the Borough. This includes; Lot 1 - Energy Efficiency Advisor service Lot 2 - Fuel Voucher service To support existing Cost of Living services, East Staffordshire Borough Council are procuring services as follows: * An Energy Efficiency Advisor Service to work with residents' face to face on improving energy efficiency in their homes. * A Fuel Voucher Service, so that residents in immediate need can receive a voucher the same day to add funds to their utility meter. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Burton-upon-Trent:-Energy-and-related-services./55W2HXSY3V To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/55W2HXSY3V

Lot Information

Energy Efficiency Advisor Service

An Energy Efficiency Advisor Service to work with residents' face to face on improving energy efficiency in their homes.

Fuel Vouchers Service

A Fuel Voucher Service, so that residents in immediate need can receive a voucher the same day to add funds to their utility meter.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069dbf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052168-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71314000 - Energy and related services

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£198,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£198,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 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
EAST STAFFORDSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BURTON UPON TRENT
Postcode
DE14 2EB
Post Town
Derby
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
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire

Local Authority
East Staffordshire
Electoral Ward
Shobnall
Westminster Constituency
Burton and Uttoxeter

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