Warm Homes Happy People

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Planning

16 Jun 2026 at 11:35

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is initiating a procurement process for the 'Warm Homes Happy People' service, targeting the reduction of fuel poverty and health risks due to cold in the Bradford District. This service falls under the health and social work services category and is currently in the planning stage. The Council has scheduled a market engagement event on 25 June 2026, conducted via Microsoft Teams, to discuss this tender. The service is designed to operate from December 2026 to potentially April 2031. Interested parties can submit their expressions of interest by 23 June 2026, with further communication expected by 20 July 2026. The contract is valued at £2,257,500 gross (approximately £1,881,250 net) and aims to work alongside the NHS and community organisations to provide energy-saving measures and financial support to vulnerable households in the UKE41 region.

This tender offers an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in health, social work, or energy services to engage in a high-impact project addressing critical social needs. Companies with expertise in home energy assessments, energy efficiency measures, or working with vulnerable populations will find this project well-suited to their capacities. By participating, businesses can strengthen their relationships with local government and health sectors, showcasing their capabilities in mitigating fuel poverty and improving public health outcomes. The contract promises not only financial growth but also the potential for long-term collaboration with various stakeholders, amplifying a company's impact within the community.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Warm Homes Happy People

Notice Description

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is holding a market engagement event for an upcoming tender to deliver the Warm Homes Healthy People (WHHP) Fuel Poverty Service. Bradford has some of the highest levels of fuel poverty and cold-related health risk in England. The successful provider will deliver a prevention-focused, year-round service across the Bradford District. This will include comprehensive home energy assessments, practical energy-saving measures, income maximisation support, and targeted outreach to vulnerable residents. Working in close partnership with the NHS, the Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector (VCS), housing services, and welfare advice organisations, the provider will ensure that no eligible household faces financial barriers to accessing support. All interventions will be delivered free at the point of access. This service directly supports Bradford's Anti-Poverty Strategy and the district's Living Well approach to reducing health inequalities. The market engagement event will be held via Microsoft Teams on 25 June 2026, from 11:30 to 13:00. Interested parties are invited to register their interest through YORtender via the following link: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ In addition, please submit an expression of interest by sending a message through the portal's messaging function.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=106466&TID=100111564&B=

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b5d9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056612-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,881,250 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 1 Dec 2026 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLE41 Bradford

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

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