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title: "Warm Homes Scheme Call Off from Watford Borough Council Framework Agreement for Domestic Retrofit and Associated Environmental Improvement Services in Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire - Lot 1 Managing Agent"
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# Warm Homes Scheme Call Off from Watford Borough Council Framework Agreement for Domestic Retrofit and Associated Environmental Improvement Services in Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire - Lot 1 Managing Agent

Buyer: EAST HERTS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d764eba3-12e5-46ad-a685-ffd710f693c2

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## Summary

East Herts Council has completed the award phase of a public procurement process titled "Warm Homes Scheme Call Off from Watford Borough Council Framework Agreement for Domestic Retrofit and Associated Environmental Improvement Services in Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire - Lot 1 Managing Agent." This procurement falls under the industry category of "Energy and related services" and is aimed at improving domestic retrofit and environmental services. The contract, awarded to The National Energy Foundation, spans the East of England region, specifically in Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire. The tender, initiated as a call-off from a framework agreement, uses a selective procurement method. The contract period starts on 1st April 2025 and ends on 31st March 2028, with a total value of £1,420,350 GBP funded by the Warm Homes Local Grant from DESNZ.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in the provision and management of energy-related services. Businesses specialising in domestic retrofit projects and environmental improvement services stand to benefit from engaging in this contract. With The National Energy Foundation acting as the managing agent, firms experienced in resident engagement and coordination of retrofit works will find potential growth avenues through collaborations and subcontracting possibilities associated with this scheme. Those considering involvement should explore alignment with the necessary framework agreements and utilise this procurement as a springboard to broader opportunities in the sustainable energy and retrofit sector.

## Notice

East Herts has been awarded a total of PS1.5m by DESNZ for Warm Homes:Local Grant - a three-year scheme to retrofit households in fuel poverty across the District. National Energy Foundation (NEF) are our Managing Agent for the scheme and will undertake all resident engagement through the grant application pricess and co-ordination of retrofit works to the qualifying property.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d002072c-2ccb-44b7-bc8a-1cb5828f729e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,420,350 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,420,350 |
| 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 | EAST HERTS COUNCIL |
| Locality | HERTFORD |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG13 8EQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | East Hertfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Hertford Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Hertford and Stortford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE NATIONAL ENERGY FOUNDATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71314000 - Energy and related services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2026 at 16:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d002072c-2ccb-44b7-bc8a-1cb5828f729e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d002072c-2ccb-44b7-bc8a-1cb5828f729e
  19th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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