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title: "Safe and Well Communities Collaborative Project"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c077"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CADENT GAS LIMITED"
published: "2026-06-30"
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# Safe and Well Communities Collaborative Project

Buyer: CADENT GAS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c077

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Safe and Well Communities Collaborative Project" was initiated by CADENT GAS LIMITED, with the project set to expand the YMCA Safe and Well Communities programme starting from 1st July 2026. The initiative, classified under the social services category, aims to assist vulnerable households in the United Kingdom facing fuel poverty and home safety challenges. This opportunity was conducted as a direct award due to its specialised nature and synergy with existing programmes and providers. Key partners include Wales & West Utilities Limited and Scotia Gas Networks Limited as procuring entities, with the National Council of Young Men's Christian Associations as the supplier. The procurement status is currently in the award stage with the contract commencing on the 1st of July 2026 and concluding on the 30th of June 2028.

These contracts present growth opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, energy efficiency, and community welfare, particularly those experienced in handling poverty alleviation projects. SMEs and organisations with established regional networks capable of delivering fuel poverty relief and home safety education at a large scale would be well-suited to engage with projects of this nature. The project's alignment with regulated VCMA initiatives underscores the value placed on providers with proven efficacy and entrenched community relationships. This initiative not only ensures continuity of service but also optimises the impact of existing funding and expertise within the targeted geographical areas across the UK.

## Notice

Summary: From 1st July 2026 the YMCA Safe and Well Communities programme will expand to additional GDN regions, enabling more YMCAs to support people at risk of fuel poverty and poor home safety outcomes. The project will: Extend access to energy education and advice for vulnerable households Provide support for fuel poverty reduction and improved home safety Strengthen financial, emotional and physical well-being Deliver holistic support, including: Income maximisation Energy efficiency Carbon monoxide (CO) safety Slow Cooker sessions to promote affordable, energy-efficient meals

### Procurement Information

The contract supports a regulated VCMA initiative delivered through YMCA, a specialist charity provider with an established national and regional network capable of delivering fuel poverty support, energy efficiency advice, carbon monoxide awareness and wider vulnerability services at scale. The direct award is justified on the basis of continuity of service, existing proven delivery capabilities, established community relationships, and the need to maximise the impact of VCMA funding through a provider already embedded within the target communities across the participating GDN regions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061389-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £715,741 |
| 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 | 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 | NATIONAL COUNCIL OF YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85320000 - Social services

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2026 at 14:51 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061389-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061389-2026
  30th June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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