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title: "Provision of an advice service helping households at risk of fuel poverty"
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# Provision of an advice service helping households at risk of fuel poverty

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-976ae822-9fb5-4637-8fa8-92d7ae3ea1bf

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## Summary

Southampton City Council is seeking bids for the provision of an advice service aimed at households at risk of fuel poverty. The tender, classified under the energy-efficiency consultancy services category, covers an 'umbrella' advice and referral service focused on affordable warmth and sustainability within Southampton. The procurement process is in the tender stage, using an open procedure above the threshold. Key dates include the tender end date on 21 March 2025 and the contract period from 1 May 2025 to 30 April 2028. The project, valued at £750,000 GBP, is targeted at regions including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and other international areas.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services related to energy efficiency, particularly those experienced with sustainable housing solutions and fuel poverty mitigation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to apply, fostering growth through a substantial contract duration and potential for impactful community work. Companies capable of delivering targeted advice services to vulnerable households will find this project aligns well with their expertise and business development goals.

## Notice

Provision of an 'umbrella' advice and referral service relating to affordable warmth & sustainability in Southampton. With a main objective of helping households at risk of fuel poverty in the City & reducing the carbon footprint of the housing stock

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a4d8dd8-fcb7-427a-b5bd-bfaf7d3dced4 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 7LY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2025 at 13:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a4d8dd8-fcb7-427a-b5bd-bfaf7d3dced4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a4d8dd8-fcb7-427a-b5bd-bfaf7d3dced4
  7th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login?cid=sout019
  Proactis Supplier Network

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