Published date: 9 March 2017

Last edited date: 9 March 2017

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 28 March 2017

Contract summary

Industry

  • Education and training services - 80000000

  • Miscellaneous services - 98300000

Location of contract

East Midlands

Value of contract

£50,000 to £75,000

Procurement reference

LEICSCC001-DN247174-73458164

Published date

9 March 2017

Closing date

28 March 2017

Contract start date

1 May 2017

Contract end date

31 March 2019

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

There is a substantial and growing body of evidence on the detrimental impact of fuel poverty and cold homes on the physical and mental health and wellbeing of young and older people. Health impacts caused by cold homes predominantly relate to cardiovascular and respiratory problems. Low temperatures also diminish resistance to infection and encourage damp and mould growth in the home. Cold indoor conditions have also been linked to poor mental health resulting from anxiety and stress. Social isolation can be exacerbated where the home does not present a welcoming environment and there is evidence that cold homes can reduce educational attainment. Advice and support and practical heating and insulation improvements can help address all of these problems.

The principle aim of this service is to support Leicestershire Warm Homes (First Contact Plus) to reduce the numbers of people living with preventable ill health and people dying prematurely whilst reducing the gap between communities and social isolation. The service will support the Warm Homes Officer who will deliver energy advice and auditing services as part of First Contact Plus.

The initial contract period will be for 23 months, with the option to extend for up to a further period(s) totalling 11 months. The annual budget for provision of this service is £25,000 per annum.

More information

Links

  • http://www.eastmidstenders.org
  • Tender notice
  • Documents available to download from the e-tendering portal. All tenders must be submitted electronically, via the portal.

About the buyer

Contact name

Sophie Bower-Scott

Address

County Hall
Glenfield
Leicester
LE3 8RA
England

Telephone

+44 1163052048

Email

sophie.bower-scott@leics.gov.uk

Website

http://www.leics.gov.uk