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27 May 2026 at 13:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council focused on the "Energy Resilience Support - Crisis Resilience Fund" initiative. This initiative falls under the public authority - sub-central government industry category and is located in Bournemouth, United Kingdom, within the UKK24 region. The procurement process was at the Award stage as of 27th May 2026, and the contract was signed on 24th April 2026. The contract covers services aimed at providing advice and support to households struggling with the cost of living, including a scheme for white goods, appliances, and emergency boiler repairs. The direct procurement method used was classified as below threshold, without competition under a light-touch special regime.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in energy resilience and support services, particularly those focusing on social and personal services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in household energy advice and emergency repair services can benefit significantly from such contracts. The awarded contract went to Ridgewater Energy Ltd, an SME based in Wimborne, indicating that similar businesses with a focus on community, social, and health services are well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature. The contract value, set at £289,500, offers considerable business growth potential for companies operating within these sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Energy Resilience Support - Crisis Resilience Fund

Notice Description

A service to help households struggling with the costs of living by providing advice and support on household energy and reducing household bills to eligible residents in BCP. This includes delivering a white goods, appliances and emergency boiler repairs scheme, which is integrated with the crisis payments scheme.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a665
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049718-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£289,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode
BH2 6DY
Postcode Area
Bournemouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Ridgewater Energy Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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