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title: "Safe & Warm Grassroot Community Sheme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a26f"
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# Safe & Warm Grassroot Community Sheme

Buyer: SCOTIA GAS NETWORKS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a26f

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## Summary

The "Safe & Warm Grassroot Community Scheme" is led by Scotia Gas Networks Limited, with a consortium of partners including Northern Gas Networks Limited and Wales & West Utilities Limited, collaborating with the Centre for Sustainable Energy. This procurement process falls within the private utility industry category and aims to establish a community-led energy safeguarding network across the United Kingdom, particularly in areas covered by Gas Distribution Networks like the regions of UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, and others. The project intends to support households at risk of fuel poverty through training and networking. The procurement stage has been completed, with the contract awarded directly under the light touch regime due to Centre for Sustainable Energy's proven technical capability and alignment with regulatory objectives. Key dates include the award date of 31 July 2026, with the project running from 3 August 2026 to 31 March 2028.

This project presents a robust opportunity for growth for businesses involved in community services, especially those providing welfare services to vulnerable groups such as the elderly, disabled, and young people. Organisations with experience in delivering services at scale, and those specialising in community and social services, will find this initiative aligns with their capabilities and objectives. The project not only strengthens local partnerships but also offers substantial business expansion by integrating energy support services into existing operations, thus providing a chance to enhance a company's presence in community welfare and environmental sustainability sectors.

## Notice

The project will establish a community-led energy safeguarding network across GDN areas, delivered with the Centre for Sustainable Energy (CSE). It will identify and train trusted grassroots organisations to support households at risk of fuel poverty. The programme will provide practical training, tools and peer learning opportunities, enabling organisations to integrate energy support into their services, make effective referrals, and access schemes. It will also develop a mentor network to sustain skills, strengthen local partnerships and expand support reach. The project will establish a community-led energy safeguarding network across GDN areas, delivered with the Centre for Sustainable Energy (CSE). It will identify and train trusted grassroots organisations to support households at risk of fuel poverty. The programme will provide practical training, tools and peer learning opportunities, enabling organisations to integrate energy support into their services, make effective referrals, and access relevant energy and income schemes. It will also develop a mentor network to sustain skills, strengthen local partnerships and expand support reach.

### 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. Centre for Sustainable Energy operate 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/072542-2026 |
| 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 | £1,150,000 |
| 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 | NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED; WALES & WEST UTILITIES LIMITED |
| Locality | HORLEY |
| Post town | Redhill |
| Postcode | RH6 9HJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Garforth & Swillington |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CENTRE FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY |

## 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 09:14 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072542-2026
- 15 Jun 2026 at 21:52 - AwardUpdate - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056379-2026
- 1 Jun 2026 at 20:23 - AwardUpdate - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051615-2026
- 25 May 2026 at 15:32 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048342-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072542-2026
  31st July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056379-2026
  15th June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051615-2026
  1st June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048342-2026
  25th May 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cse.org.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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