Call for projects under the Vulnerability and Carbon Monoxide Allowance (VCMA)

Concepts

• newport
• compulsory social security
• gas distribution networks
• collaborative projects
• carbon monoxide allowance
• vulnerability and carbon monoxide allowance
• vulnerability
• vcma
• wwu
• offering services

Location

South West England:

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-monoxi...). 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.

Total Quantity or Scope

Through this tender we are looking to formally partner with organisations who can support us in meeting our Business Plan targets and commitments … 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.

CPV Codes

• 75300000 - Compulsory social security services

Other Information

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. ** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** 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 … 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.