--- title: "Fuel Poverty Programme: Local Cookery Classes" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fd124175-c018-4f2e-9db5-9e2ee018ebae" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fd124175-c018-4f2e-9db5-9e2ee018ebae" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fd124175-c018-4f2e-9db5-9e2ee018ebae.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fd124175-c018-4f2e-9db5-9e2ee018ebae.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2024-11-26" --- # Fuel Poverty Programme: Local Cookery Classes Buyer: SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fd124175-c018-4f2e-9db5-9e2ee018ebae [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fd124175-c018-4f2e-9db5-9e2ee018ebae) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fd124175-c018-4f2e-9db5-9e2ee018ebae.json) ## Summary Surrey County Council is inviting tenders for its Fuel Poverty Programme: Local Cookery Classes, aimed at addressing winter fuel pressures for vulnerable groups, including the elderly, low-income families, and those with disabilities. The programme falls under the industry categories of energy-efficiency consultancy services and community, social and personal services. The procurement stage is currently active, with the tender period ending on 17th December 2024 and the contract set to run from 20th January 2025 to 31st March 2025. This open procedure, below threshold, offers opportunities across various locations, including the UK, Europe, and British Overseas Territories. This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in energy efficiency, social services, and community support initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. Companies with experience in delivering cookery classes or similar community-based programmes will find this project well-suited to their expertise, thus creating potential for business growth and community impact. ## Notice Winter fuel pressures refers to the increased demand and financial strain on households to keep their homes warm during the colder months. This is particularly challenging for vulnerable groups such as the elderly, low-income families, and those with disabilities. The need for adequate heating during winter can lead to higher energy bills, which many households struggle to afford. As a response to this, Surrey County Council has launched its Fuel Poverty Programme which aims to tackle fuel poverty and ensure that our residents have access to support services and the necessary energy efficiency measures to live in a warm and comfortable home. SCC's Fuel Poverty Programme take's a coordinated system wide approach, supported by a range of partners and projects, to prevent further increase of households entering fuel poverty. Interventions include: - Our Warm Welcome Scheme - Surrey Crisis Fund - Surrey Community Action Warmth Matters - Digital Welfare Project - Care Leaver Energy Support Programme To complement the above programmes, SCC is also launching a Slow Cooker Course, which is the subject of this specification. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60d91323-80c4-41d6-9b0c-95d4b8333a98 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | LEWES | | Post town | Brighton | | Postcode | BN7 1UE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC | | Local authority | Lewes | | Electoral ward | Lewes Priory | | Westminster constituency | Lewes | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 26 Nov 2024 at 17:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60d91323-80c4-41d6-9b0c-95d4b8333a98 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60d91323-80c4-41d6-9b0c-95d4b8333a98 26th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login?cid=surreycc Proactis Supplier Network ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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