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title: "Scope DES Collaborative Project"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a26e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTIA GAS NETWORKS LIMITED"
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# Scope DES Collaborative Project

Buyer: SCOTIA GAS NETWORKS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a26e

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Scope DES Collaborative Project" was undertaken by SCOTIA GAS NETWORKS LIMITED, focusing on the industry category of welfare services with the support of other Gas Distribution Networks. This initiative targets the United Kingdom broadly, including regions such as UKC, UKD, UKE, and many others. As of 31st July 2026, the procurement reached the award stage with the process already completed. The project aims to provide support services through a direct award procurement method, justified by Scope's proven capability to deliver at scale in line with regulatory objectives. The contract period began on 3rd August 2026 and is set to end on 31st March 2028.

This procurement opens significant opportunities for businesses specializing in community and social services, particularly those with capabilities in supporting vulnerable groups such as the disabled and elderly. Companies like large charities with a focus on nationally scaled service delivery can particularly benefit, as the project comprises national coverage with a federated delivery model. The direct award indicates a niche opportunity ideal for entities with established networks and technical prowess in delivering specialised welfare services. Business growth is feasible through potential collaborations, fulfilling public service missions, and contributing to increased energy efficiency and safety awareness, in compliance with current regulatory demands.

## Notice

A collaborative Vulnerability and Carbon Monoxide Allowance (VCMA) funded project delivered by UK Gas Distribution Networks to support people in vulnerable situations. The contract delivers national services through Scope DES (Disability Energy Support), focusing on providing practical information and emotional support to disabled people and their families when it is most needed. Ensuring disabled households remain safe, warm and connected by improving energy efficiency awareness, increasing Priority Services Register registrations and promoting carbon monoxide safety.

### Procurement Information

The contract supports a regulated Vulnerability and Carbon Monoxide Allowance (VCMA) funded initiative delivered through a specialist charity provider with an established national network and proven capability to deliver the required services at scale. Scope operates a federated national delivery model that enables consistent delivery across multiple Gas Distribution Networks, supported by existing governance, quality assurance, and reporting arrangements. The collaborative approach between GDNs enables consistent programme delivery, shared oversight, and efficient use of VCMA funding in line with Ofgem guidance. A direct award is therefore justified on the basis of the supplier's technical capability, proportionality, and alignment with regulatory objectives relating to vulnerability support and carbon monoxide safety.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072541-2026 |
| 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 | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,106,728 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTIA GAS NETWORKS LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | CADENT GAS LIMITED; NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED; WALES & WEST UTILITIES LIMITED |
| Locality | HORLEY |
| Post town | Redhill |
| Postcode | RH6 9HJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC |
| Local authority | Rugby |
| Electoral ward | Revel and Binley Woods |
| Westminster constituency | Rugby |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 85311100 - Welfare services for the elderly
- 85311200 - Welfare services for the handicapped
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2026 at 09:13 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072541-2026
- 15 Jun 2026 at 21:42 - AwardUpdate - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056378-2026
- 25 May 2026 at 15:29 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048341-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072541-2026
  31st July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056378-2026
  15th June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048341-2026
  25th May 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.scope.org.uk
- https://cadentgas.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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