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AC2532 - Warm and Safe Wiltshire

Wiltshire Council

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24 Jul 2026 at 11:45

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wiltshire Council intends to procure services for the Warm & Safe Wiltshire service across Wiltshire. The service is designed to reduce fuel poverty, improve energy efficiency and help vulnerable residents live in warm, safe and healthy homes. Its scope includes preventative support, advice and practical assistance, delivered in close cooperation with partner organisations and statutory services. The procurement is expected to use a lotted approach because the service requires distinct functions and skill sets. The identified service category is energy-efficiency consultancy. The work is for service delivery across Wiltshire, with the council acting as the buyer. This is a public-sector community and household support service rather than a construction or supply contract.

This procurement is at the planning stage: Wiltshire Council has stated its intention to procure the service, but has not invited tenders. The proposed contract is above the relevant threshold and has an estimated value of £510,000 excluding VAT, or £612,000 including VAT. The identified lot is planned to run from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030, with a possible extension to 31 March 2033; renewal is предусмотрed. The council expects to publish the next notice by 21 September 2026. Before then, it is carrying out market consultation: suppliers are asked to answer five questions for each of the two intended lots and indicate which lots they may bid for by 14 August 2026. Suppliers may express interest in one or both lots.

The service should suit organisations experienced in energy-efficiency advice, fuel-poverty reduction and practical support for residents in vulnerable circumstances. Relevant providers are likely to need the ability to deliver preventative and advisory services alongside practical interventions, understand household energy efficiency, and work effectively with partner organisations and statutory services. The buyer is seeking distinct capabilities through a lotted structure, so specialist providers may be able to prepare for a defined part of the service rather than a single undifferentiated contract. The procurement is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises. Suppliers considering participation should use the consultation to explain their delivery model, relevant skills and intended lot coverage before the tender is developed.

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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 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Sep 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 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
Postcode Area
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

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