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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Safe and Well Communities Collaborative Project" was initiated by CADENT GAS LIMITED, with the project set to expand the YMCA Safe and Well Communities programme starting from 1st July 2026. The initiative, classified under the social services category, aims to assist vulnerable households in the United Kingdom facing fuel poverty and home safety challenges. This opportunity was conducted as a direct award due to its specialised nature and synergy with existing programmes and providers. Key partners include Wales & West Utilities Limited and Scotia Gas Networks Limited as procuring entities, with the National Council of Young Men's Christian Associations as the supplier. The procurement status is currently in the award stage with the contract commencing on the 1st of July 2026 and concluding on the 30th of June 2028.

These contracts present growth opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, energy efficiency, and community welfare, particularly those experienced in handling poverty alleviation projects. SMEs and organisations with established regional networks capable of delivering fuel poverty relief and home safety education at a large scale would be well-suited to engage with projects of this nature. The project's alignment with regulated VCMA initiatives underscores the value placed on providers with proven efficacy and entrenched community relationships. This initiative not only ensures continuity of service but also optimises the impact of existing funding and expertise within the targeted geographical areas across the UK.

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Notice Title

Safe and Well Communities Collaborative Project

Notice Description

Summary: From 1st July 2026 the YMCA Safe and Well Communities programme will expand to additional GDN regions, enabling more YMCAs to support people at risk of fuel poverty and poor home safety outcomes. The project will: Extend access to energy education and advice for vulnerable households Provide support for fuel poverty reduction and improved home safety Strengthen financial, emotional and physical well-being Deliver holistic support, including: Income maximisation Energy efficiency Carbon monoxide (CO) safety Slow Cooker sessions to promote affordable, energy-efficient meals

Procurement Information

The contract supports a regulated VCMA initiative delivered through YMCA, a specialist charity provider with an established national and regional network capable of delivering fuel poverty support, energy efficiency advice, carbon monoxide awareness and wider vulnerability services at scale. The direct award is justified on the basis of continuity of service, existing proven delivery capabilities, established community relationships, and the need to maximise the impact of VCMA funding through a provider already embedded within the target communities across the participating GDN regions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c077
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061389-2026
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
SME

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
£715,741 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 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
CADENT GAS LIMITED
Additional Buyers

SCOTIA GAS NETWORKS LIMITED

WALES & WEST UTILITIES LIMITED

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

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV7 9JU
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ26 East Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Reigate and Banstead
Electoral Ward
Horley Central & South
Westminster Constituency
Dorking and Horley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATIONS

Further Information

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