Official UK procurement notice
End of Life Energy Support Services
Authority: SCOTIA GAS NETWORKS LIMITED·Consortium: 4 public authorities
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionA collaborative Vulnerability and Carbon Monoxide Allowance (VCMA) funded project delivered by UK Gas Distribution Networks to support people in vulnerable situations.
This project focuses on sustaining and expands energy safeguarding support for people with terminal illness. It will provide a dedicated Energy Support team, accessible resources, and training so staff and volunteers can identify vulnerable households and make effective referrals. The partnership will also promote services through Marie
Curie's network and shops, embedding a sustainable pathway to support families in maintaining safe, warm homes.
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · no lot value publishedProcedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Direct award
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Notice status
- Awarded without competition
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Light touch regime
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Direct award (no call for competition)
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 25 May 2026, 16:29 BST
- Last source update
- 15 Jun 2026, 22:56 BST
- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-056380- Latest notice
- Transparency notice (UK5)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a26dFind a Tender
- Why no open competition
- Single Suppliers Technical Reasons
- Published justification
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.
Marie Curie operates 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.
Notice history
3 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 25 May 2026- Transparency notice published25 May 2026, 16:29 BSTUK5
- Contract signature expected3 Jun 2026, 23:59 BSTscheduled
- Transparency notice published15 Jun 2026, 22:56 BSTUK5
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marie CurieVCSE4 Jun 2026 – 30 Sept 2028 | £821,355 | — | Standstill |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
4 public bodies on the noticeConsortium members and other public bodies
- CADENT GAS LIMITEDContracting authorityPrivate utility
- NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITEDContracting authorityPrivate utility
- Wales & West Utilities LimitedContracting authorityPrivate utility
Bidders & participating suppliers
1 commercial party on the notice- MARIE CURIEAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Transparency notice Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- Transparency notice Transparency notice on Find a Tender