Corrigendum-Provision of Retrofit Measure installer Framework

This is not a call for competition and is not yet a contract opportunity.
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Background
Somerset Council is introducing a new retrofit installer framework as part of its ongoing work to enhance housing services and outcomes. This framework is intended to create a flexible, high quality, and resident focused approach to retrofit delivery, ensuring homes are upgraded efficiently and to a high standard in compliance to PAS 2035:2023. It will support improved coordination between contractors, strengthen quality assurance, and expand the Council's ability to deliver energy efficiency and sustainability improvements that respond to the varied needs of residents and the evolving demands of the housing sector.
As part of this work, the Council proposes a new retrofit framework model that brings together a range of services delivered under retrofit schemes, creating a strong and coordinated provider base of installers. This approach will improve clarity for partners and residents, enable more streamlined delivery pathways, and help ensure a more equitable and accessible retrofit offer across Somerset. Through this market engagement activity, the Council is seeking insight and feedback from installers to help shape a more effective and collaborative delivery system.[YW1.1]
This engagement also forms part of the wider procurement programme, where joint ownership, partnership working, and co‑production with installers and stakeholders - including Somerset Council, The Centre for Sustainable Energy, The Department of Energy Security and Net Zero, Turner and Townsend, Public Health, Village Agents, Charitable organisations, - will be key elements of the future design (this list is not exhaustive).
It is anticipated that any new arrangements would commence on 1st April 2027
Supporting Strategies:
• Somerset's Climate Emergency Strategy -
https://www.somerset.gov.uk/climate-and-ecological-emergency/somersets-climate-emergency-strategy/
• Housing Strategy Housing Strategies and Policies - https://www.somerset.gov.uk/housing-support/housing-strategies-and-policies/
• Low Carbon Retrofit Strategy -
https://democracy.somersetwestandtaunton.gov.uk/documents/s20548/Strategy

Estimated date of publication of contract notice: 2026-09-30T23:59:59+01:00
Contract location: UKK23
Amendments:
Other additional information: Please note that the maximum number of attendees per organization has been revised to four

Engagement process description
A Preliminary Market Engagement event will be held on Tuesday 14th July 2026 between 9:30am - 1:00pm. Somerset Council are inviting organisations, that might be interested in delivering the retrofit grant funding projects to complete the expression of interest form at the bottom of this advert. The event will be an opportunity to have a further understanding on the councils' goals towards reducing fuel poverty and improving heat retention. Somerset Council are keen to hear feedback from a range of providers as part of the wider consultation for this service.
Organisations that take part will not be advantaged or disadvantaged in any way in any potential future formal procurement. Commercial confidentiality will be respected. This notice does not represent a formal commitment by Somerset Council to undertake a procurement procedure.
Event Details:
• Date: Tuesday 14th July 2026
• Time: 09:30am - 1:00pm
• Venue: Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6LQ
Event Registration:
To attend this event please complete a Microsoft Form/link to be provided here providing the name of your organisation, the name and title of the person(s) wishing to attend (Max 4 per organisation) and a contact email address for each to enable us to send through the full details of the event and the venue.
https://forms.office.com/e/KaTSfrU7zW
Please ensure that those attending from your organisation are the most appropriate to feed into the discussions. If you are unable to attend the event, the presentation, notes and associated documentation will be available on request.
Deadline for registering: 5pm on Monday 6th July 2026

Lot: 1

Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: En