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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Warm Homes Network (WHN) Collaborative Delivery Programme - Energy Efficiency Advice and Support Services" has been initiated by Cadent Gas Limited, based in Coventry, United Kingdom. The initiative is specifically designed to support customers in vulnerable situations and aims to enhance carbon monoxide safety outcomes. The procurement reached the completion stage, having been conducted via a direct award method, in collaboration with Northern Gas Networks under the coordinated framework of Ofgem's VCMA Governance Framework. Yorkshire Energy Services CIC has been appointed as the primary delivery partner. The contract is set to commence on 7th August 2026 and will run through to the end of March 2028, covering diverse regions across the UK, including UKC, UKD, and UKE, among others. The overall contract is valued at nearly £3,050,150.40, exemplifying substantial investment into energy efficiency services within the social services category.

This tender opens substantial opportunities for businesses operating within the energy services sector, especially those specialising in energy efficiency and support services for vulnerable populations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those familiar with providing comprehensive energy assessments and support to households, would find this opportunity conducive for growth. The collaboration fosters a robust network intended to maximise customer outcomes through integrated support services, creating a fertile ground for businesses capable of managing and delivering high-impact programmes in partnership with established gas networks. Companies with expertise in energy efficiency, coupled with the capacity to manage performance reporting and case study development, are well-positioned to leverage this contract to expand their service offerings and client base.

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Notice Title

Warm Homes Network (WHN) Collaborative Delivery Programme - Energy Efficiency Advice and Support Services

Notice Description

The contract supports delivery of the Warm Homes Network (WHN) programme, a collaborative initiative designed to support customers in vulnerable situations and improve carbon monoxide safety outcomes. The supplier will act as the lead delivery partner for energy efficiency advice and support services across participating networks. Services include: Delivery of tailored energy efficiency advice and assessments. Identification of suitable energy-saving interventions. Referrals into other Warm Homes Network support services where additional needs are identified. Support for vulnerable customers requiring assisted onboarding. Provision of carbon monoxide awareness and Priority Services Register information. Performance reporting, case studies and programme impact reporting.

Procurement Information

Cadent is collaborating with Northern Gas Networks under a shared Warm Homes Network model to support the delivery of Vulnerability and Carbon Monoxide Allowance (VCMA) objectives. The appointment of Yorkshire Energy Services CIC t/a YES Energy Solutions enables continuity of delivery within an established referral ecosystem and provides specialist energy efficiency support to vulnerable households. The arrangement forms part of a wider collaborative programme designed to maximise customer outcomes through integrated support services, referrals and coordinated delivery across participating Gas Distribution Networks. The contract supports the objectives set out within Ofgem's VCMA Governance Framework to assist customers in vulnerable circumstances and improve carbon monoxide safety awareness.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dcb9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074316-2026
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
SME
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
£2,541,792 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Contract Period
6 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 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

NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS 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)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Garforth & Swillington
Westminster Constituency
Leeds East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

YORKSHIRE ENERGY SERVICES

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