Purpose

Dacorum Borough
Council has undertaken a compliant mini-competition under the
South East Consortium (SEC) Zero Carbon Consultancy Framework
(Lot 2) for the appointment of a specialist Retrofit
Consultancy to support delivery of the Warm Homes: Social
Housing Fund (WH:SHF) Wave 3 programme.
The procurement sought
a PAS 2035:2023-compliant consultancy to provide retrofit
assessment, coordination, design, resident liaison, monitoring and
evaluation services across the Council’s housing stock, in
line with SHDF grant conditions and programme
timescales.
The tender process was
conducted via the SEC MyTenders portal, with evaluation completed
on a 60% quality / 40% price basis in accordance with the
published evaluation model. Evaluation and moderation have now
concluded.
The proposed contract is for an
estimated value of £1,012,000 (ex VAT) over an initial
term from 1 January 2026 to 31 March 2028, with an option to
extend for up to 12 months to March 2029, subject to
satisfactory performance and funding.

Reasons for the decision

Decision made and reasons:
Decision:
To approve the award of the Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund
(Wave 3) Retrofit Consultancy Services contract to Ambue
Ltd, following completion of the SEC framework
mini-competition.
Reasons:
·      
Ambue Ltd achieved the highest overall score
following evaluation and moderation, representing the
Most Economically Advantageous Tender
(MEAT).
·      
The procurement process was conducted in accordance
with SEC framework rules, the Council’s Contract Procedure
Rules, and applicable procurement legislation.
·      
The award enables timely mobilisation of PAS
2035-compliant consultancy services, which are critical to meeting
SHDF Wave 3 delivery milestones and safeguarding grant
funding.
This decision confirms contract
award only; the procurement process, evaluation outcomes and
governance trail have already been completed and
recorded.