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AC2532 - Warm and Safe Wiltshire

WILTSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

24 Jul 2026 at 10:45

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "AC2532 - Warm and Safe Wiltshire," led by Wiltshire Council, is currently in the planning stage, aiming to ensure fuel poverty reduction and energy efficiency improvement across Wiltshire. Classified under the services category, this initiative seeks to support vulnerable residents through preventative, advisory, and practical assistance, in cooperation with partner organisations. Situated in Trowbridge, UKK15, the project is undergoing market engagement, with suppliers having until 14th August 2026 to participate in the consultation. The contract is intended to be delivered through a lotted approach, with the official future notice set for publication on 21st September 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the energy-efficiency consultancy sector, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). With a projected gross value of £612,000, this initiative provides ample scope for consulting firms specialising in energy efficiency to expand their portfolio and contribute to a vital community service. The contract, which begins on 1st April 2027 and could extend until 31st March 2033, will allow businesses adept in delivering preventative and advisory support to establish robust partnerships with Wiltshire Council and other statutory services, facilitating growth and visibility within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AC2532 - Warm and Safe Wiltshire

Notice Description

The procurement will cover the delivery of the Warm & Safe service, which aims to reduce fuel poverty, improve energy efficiency, and support vulnerable residents to live in warm, safe, and healthy homes across Wiltshire. The service will provide preventative, advisory, and practical support, working closely with partner organisations and statutory services. The scope of the new contract is proposed to be delivered through a lotted approach, reflecting the distinct functions and skill sets required to deliver an effective Warm & Safe service.

Planning Information

Interested suppliers are invited to respond to a market consultation document consisting of five questions for each of the two lots that are intended to comprise the tender exercise. We also ask suppliers to indicate if they intend to bid for the contract, and if so, which of the lots they intend to bid for. Suppliers may bid for one or both lots.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d308
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070199-2026
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£510,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Sep 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WILTSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TROWBRIDGE
Postcode
BA14 8JN
Post Town
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK15 Wiltshire
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Trowbridge Central
Westminster Constituency
South West Wiltshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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