--- title: "Safe and Warm Futures - Vulnerability and Carbon Monoxide Allowance Collaborative Project" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069466" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069466" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069466.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069466.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CADENT GAS LIMITED" published: "2026-05-08" --- # Safe and Warm Futures - Vulnerability and Carbon Monoxide Allowance Collaborative Project Buyer: CADENT GAS LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069466 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069466) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069466.json) ## Summary The procurement process led by Cadent Gas Limited, with the involvement of Northern Gas Networks Limited, Wales & West Utilities Limited, and Scotia Gas Networks Limited, focuses on the "Safe and Warm Futures - Vulnerability and Carbon Monoxide Allowance Collaborative Project." This initiative falls under the services industry category, specifically targeting social services. The project is set within the United Kingdom, spanning regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK, UKL, and UKM. The procurement stage is complete, with a direct award method used due to the project's regulatory and collaborative nature. Key dates include the contract period beginning on 8th May 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2028, with a standstill period ending on 19th May 2026. This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in large-scale service delivery to vulnerable communities, particularly those with experience in social services. It structures a valuable collaboration with Home-Start UK Ltd, a specialist charity provider. Companies with the capability to deliver consistent, large-scale interventions focusing on fuel poverty, energy efficiency, and carbon monoxide safety will be well-suited to this tender. The contract fosters shared governance and efficient use of funds, aligning with Ofgem guidance, and aims to deliver impactful national and local services. This setup highlights growth potential for businesses able to meet regulated VCMA initiatives within the prescribed framework. ## Notice A collaborative Vulnerability and Carbon Monoxide Allowance (VCMA) funded project between UK Gas Distribution Networks to support people in vulnerable situations. The contract delivers national and local services through Home?Start UK, focusing on tackling fuel poverty, improving energy efficiency awareness, increasing Priority Services Register registrations, reducing loneliness and isolation, and promoting carbon monoxide safety through advice, community engagement, and the provision of support items such as CO alarms and slow cookers. ### Procurement Information The contract supports a regulated VCMA initiative delivered through a specialist charity provider with an established national network and proven capability to deliver the required services at scale. The collaborative arrangement between GDNs enables consistent delivery, shared governance, and efficient use of VCMA funding in line with Ofgem guidance. The direct award is justified on the basis of continuity, proportionality, and alignment with regulatory objectives for vulnerability and carbon monoxide safety. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042589-2026 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | Direct award | | Tender suitability | VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 31 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | 19 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1,846,154 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Pending | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CADENT GAS LIMITED | | Additional buyers | NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED; SCOTIA GAS NETWORKS LIMITED; WALES & WEST UTILITIES LIMITED | | Locality | COVENTRY | | Post town | Coventry | | Postcode | CV7 9JU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ26 East Surrey | | Local authority | Reigate and Banstead | | Electoral ward | Horley Central & South | | Westminster constituency | Dorking and Horley | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | HOME-START | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85320000 - Social services ## Release History - 8 May 2026 at 13:48 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042589-2026 - 8 May 2026 at 10:14 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042380-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042589-2026 8th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042380-2026 8th May 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://cadentgas.com/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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