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End of Life Energy Support Services

SCOTIA GAS NETWORKS LIMITED

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25 May 2026 at 15:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "End of Life Energy Support Services" has reached the award stage, with a direct award to the supplier, Marie Curie. This initiative, led by SCOTIA GAS NETWORKS LIMITED, in collaboration with other private utility buyers such as CADENT GAS LIMITED, NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED, and Wales & West Utilities Limited, aims to support individuals in vulnerable situations by providing targeted energy safeguarding services across the United Kingdom. The contract is slated to commence on 26th June 2026 and conclude by 30th September 2028, following a regulated Vulnerability and Carbon Monoxide Allowance (VCMA) framework. This opportunity, categorized under services, presents a light-touch approach in its execution.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in welfare and community services, particularly those experienced in supporting vulnerable groups such as the elderly, disabled, or people with terminal illnesses. Marie Curie's role as the supplier highlights the importance of expertise and an established service delivery network in winning such contracts. Companies with strong technical capabilities in welfare services and those aligned with regulatory objectives for vulnerability support will find potential growth through participation in similar tenders, benefiting from the collaborative framework that emphasises consistent programme delivery and efficient funding utilisation.

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Notice Title

End of Life Energy Support Services

Notice Description

A collaborative Vulnerability and Carbon Monoxide Allowance (VCMA) funded project delivered by UK Gas Distribution Networks to support people in vulnerable situations. This project focuses on sustaining and expands energy safeguarding support for people with terminal illness. It will provide a dedicated Energy Support team, accessible resources, and training so staff and volunteers can identify vulnerable households and make effective referrals. The partnership will also promote services through Marie Curie's network and shops, embedding a sustainable pathway to support families in maintaining safe, warm homes.

Procurement Information

The contract supports a regulated Vulnerability and Carbon Monoxide Allowance (VCMA) funded initiative delivered through a specialist charity provider with an established national network and proven capability to deliver the required services at scale. Marie Curie operates a federated national delivery model that enables consistent delivery across multiple Gas Distribution Networks, supported by existing governance, quality assurance, and reporting arrangements. The collaborative approach between GDNs enables consistent programme delivery, shared oversight, and efficient use of VCMA funding in line with Ofgem guidance. A direct award is therefore justified on the basis of the supplier's technical capability, proportionality, and alignment with regulatory objectives relating to vulnerability support and carbon monoxide safety.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a26d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048340-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency 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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

85311100 - Welfare services for the elderly

85311200 - Welfare services for the handicapped

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£821,355 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 Jun 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTIA GAS NETWORKS LIMITED
Additional Buyers

CADENT GAS LIMITED

NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED

WALES & WEST UTILITIES LIMITED

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HORLEY
Postcode
RH6 9HJ
Post Town
Redhill
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARIE CURIE

Further Information

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