Section one: Contracting entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Wales And West Utilities
Wales & West House, Spooner Close, Coedkernew
NEWPORT
NP108FZ
Contact
Rebecca Crisp
rebecca.crisp@wwutilities.co.uk
Telephone
+44 7929724259
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
05046791
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.wwutilities.co.uk/
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://sourcing4wwu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://sourcing4wwu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
one.6) Main activity
Production, transport and distribution of gas and heat
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Call for projects under the Vulnerability and Carbon Monoxide Allowance (VCMA)
Reference number
WWU1337
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 75300000 - Compulsory social security services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Wales and West Utilities (WWU) are looking to partner with organisations who can support us in identifying homes in or at risk of fuel poverty and offering services that make energy more affordable and ensure homes are able to keep the heating and cooking on, keeping them safe and warm during the cost-of-living crisis.
This scope is focussed on spending up to 75% of the £16m available. The remaining 25% will be spent on collaborative events with the other Gas Distribution Networks. Therefore, this tender will award a maximum of £12m on projects that will benefit individuals that meet WWU's requirements. The notice for the remaining 25% (minimum) which will be awarded via collaborative events with the other Gas Distribution Networks (GDN's) is titled "Call for Collaborative Projects under the Vulnerability and Carbon Monoxide Allowance (VCMA) - Collaborative events with all Gas Distribution Networks (GDNs)" and can also be found via Find a Tender.
Ofgem have now confirmed that Wales & West Utilities will have a further £16m which will be made available to WWU with at least 25% to be spent on collaborative projects with the other GDNs working across the UK. This will be ringfenced for projects that help us to identify homes in or at risk of fuel poverty and offering services that make energy more affordable and ensure homes are able to keep the heating and cooking on keeping them safe and warm during the cost-of-living crisis.
Through this tender we are looking to formally partner with multiple organisations who can support us in meeting our Business Plan targets and commitments
(See: https://www.wwutilities.co.uk/services/safe-warm/vulnerability-and-carbon-monoxide-allowance/).
Organisations must be able to demonstrate a track record of administering these types of services for customers, and either have direct access to funds to support the funding of energy efficiency measures or indirect access through their own partnerships.
Expression of Interest
Participants wanting to participate in this sourcing activity must confirm their expression of interest and ability to provide the service required by e-mailing: Rebecca.Crisp@wwutilities.co.uk
Please include the following information in your email:
1) Full company name;
2) Main contact details (name, job title, email address, and telephone numbers).
Please note the tender will be run via our procurement portal Bravo which requires suppliers to be registered to participate, failure to register will result in the supplier not being able to participate in the sourcing event. You can register for Bravo here -
sourcing4wwu.bravosolution.co.uk. In your expression of interest, please also include -
3) Bravo registered email address and contact name.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £12,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK - South West (England)
- UKL - Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Wales and West Utilities (WWU) are looking to partner with organisations who can support us in identifying homes in or at risk of fuel poverty and offering services that make energy more affordable and ensure homes are able to keep the heating and cooking on, keeping them safe and warm during the cost-of-living crisis.
This scope is focussed on spending up to 75% of the £16m available. The remaining 25% will be spent on collaborative events with the other Gas Distribution Networks. Therefore, this tender will award a maximum of £12m on projects that will benefit individuals that meet WWU's requirements. The notice for the remaining 25% (minimum) which will be awarded via collaborative events with the other Gas Distribution Networks (GDN's) is titled "Call for Collaborative Projects under the Vulnerability and Carbon Monoxide Allowance (VCMA) - Collaborative events with all Gas Distribution Networks (GDNs)" and can also be found via Find a Tender.
Ofgem have now confirmed that Wales & West Utilities will have a further £16m which will be made available to WWU with at least 25% to be spent on collaborative projects with the other GDNs working across the UK. This will be ringfenced for projects that help us to identify homes in or at risk of fuel poverty and offering services that make energy more affordable and ensure homes are able to keep the heating and cooking on keeping them safe and warm during the cost-of-living crisis.
Through this tender we are looking to formally partner with organisations who can support us in meeting our Business Plan targets and commitments
(See: https://www.wwutilities.co.uk/services/safe-warm/vulnerability-and-carbon-monoxide-allowance/).
Organisations must be able to demonstrate a track record of administering these types of services for customers, and either have direct access to funds to support the funding of energy efficiency measures or indirect access through their own partnerships.
WWU intend to partner with multiple organisations who could provide a variety of services which meet the requirements set out by Ofgem. As part of this procurement activity, we are inviting bids for some of the funding and expect to partner with multiple organisations.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £12,000,000
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for the receipt of applications for an invitation to tender or to negotiate
Originally published as:
Date
25 September 2023
Local time
5:00pm
Changed to:
Date
23 August 2024
Local time
5:00pm
See the change notice.
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
This PIN notice will be live for up to 12 months. The first review of proposals will be started one month after the launch date of the PIN notice. Thereafter, it will be reviewed every 3 months.
WWU intend to spend the funding across multiple organisations, and a range of projects which will meet the needs of different vulnerable customers, in different geographies across our network.
The pot of money is finite, and once it's gone it's gone. WWU cannot guarantee money will be available after the first month's review if a high number of suitable projects are received. If this is the case the notice will be withdrawn
Expression of Interest
Participants wanting to participate in this sourcing activity must confirm their expression of interest and ability to provide the service required by e-mailing: Rebecca.Crisp@wwutilities.co.uk.
Please include the following information in your email:
1) Full company name;
2) Main contact details (name, job title, email address, and telephone numbers).
Please note the tender will be run via our procurement portal Bravo which requires suppliers to be registered to participate, failure to register will result in the supplier not being able to participate in the sourcing event. You can register for Bravo here -
sourcing4wwu.bravosolution.co.uk. In your expression of interest, please also include -
3) Bravo registered email address and contact name.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Wales & West Utilities
Newport
Country
United Kingdom