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title: "Warm Homes Local Grant Contractor"
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# Warm Homes Local Grant Contractor

Buyer: SEFTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-341e3f9a-e893-4697-bd22-53e82143baf4

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## Summary

Sefton Council, a local authority in England, has successfully awarded the contract for the "Warm Homes Local Grant Contractor" project. This initiative is part of a broader government effort by the Department of Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ) to retrofit poorly insulated homes of low-income residents in Sefton as part of the UK's Net Zero Carbon target by 2050. The procurement, classified under construction work (CPV code 45000000), follows a direct award method. The awarded contract, valued at £26,000,000, was announced on 21st January 2025 and will span from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028, with potential extension discussed in the upcoming Spring Budget of March 2025.

This tender creates significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focused on construction and retrofitting. Businesses skilled in energy efficiency improvements and sustainable building practices would be well-suited to compete in this environment. The project not only promises substantial financial rewards but also aligns with broader environmental and social goals, fostering business growth in the green economy. Sefton Council has designated Ecogee Ltd, an SME, as the supplier, indicating a preference for smaller, agile companies capable of delivering high-quality, sustainable solutions.

## Notice

Co-ordinated through the Combined Authority, Sefton Council have applied for grant funding to retrofit poorly insulated homes of low-income Sefton residents. The funding, "Warm Homes : Local Grant", will come from the Department of Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ) as part of the government's response supporting the UK Net Zero Carbon by 2050 target. The Warm Homes: Local Grant is a 3-year programme starting in April 2025, but may be extended for a further 2 years, with additional funding. Any extension is expected to be announced in the Spring Budget in March 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85b74182-2e48-457d-a461-8674b29e9e6b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SEFTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 3NJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Derby |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ECOGEE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2025 at 11:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85b74182-2e48-457d-a461-8674b29e9e6b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85b74182-2e48-457d-a461-8674b29e9e6b
  7th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sefton.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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