by
Devon Warm Homes
This tender seeks consultants to deliver retrofit coordination and design services for energy efficiency improvements to low-performing homes across Devon, under the Warm Homes: Local Grant programme.
Devon County Council (DCC), acting on behalf of a consortium of local authorities, is procuring retrofit support services as part of the £5.25m Warm Homes: Local Grant Programme (2025–2028). The scheme will improve energy efficiency and low-carbon heating in approximately 200 homes across East Devon, Exeter, Mid Devon, North Devon, Teignbridge, Torbay and Torridge. The appointed consultant will provide Retrofit Assessor, Coordinator, Designer, and Principal Designer services aligned to PAS 2035:2023 standards. Works will include assessments, design packs, pre-installation inspections, and coordination with installers, ultimately supporting DCC’s goal to address fuel poverty, reduce carbon emissions, and stimulate the green economy.
Location
Sector
Retrofit
Intervention
Programme of retrofit interventions across c.200 existing homes
Website
Tender Portal
Tender Stage
ITT
Deadline
10 September 2025
Project Value/Scale
£375k fee
Consultant Team
Retrofit Assessor (RA)
Retrofit Coordinator (RC)
Retrofit Designer (RD)
Principal Designer (PD)
Programme Lead
Retrofit Coordinator (RC)
Retrofit Designer (RD)
Principal Designer (PD)
Programme Lead
Submission Criteria
Completed ITT response including:
Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) (eligibility checks).
Certificates of Non-Collusion and Non-Canvassing (Appendix 3).
Contractual Undertaking (Appendix 4).
Public Services Network Agreement acceptance (Appendix 10).
Quality Questions (Appendix 8):
– Q.A1: Collaborative Delivery Plan – 4 pages
– Q.A2: Technical Knowledge and Expertise – 2 pages
– Q.A3: Devon Context – 2 pages
– Q.A4: Corporate Parenting – 1 page
Financial Submission (Appendix 9).
Scoring Methodology:
Quality scored 0–5 scale (from “Very Poor” to “Excellent”).
Weighted evaluation combining Quality (65%) and Price (35%).