Safe and Warm Futures - Vulnerability and Carbon Monoxide Allowance Collaborative Project

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Description

A collaborative Vulnerability and Carbon Monoxide Allowance (VCMA) funded project between UK Gas Distribution Networks to support people in vulnerable situations. The contract delivers national and local services through Home‑Start UK, focusing on tackling fuel poverty, improving energy efficiency awareness, increasing Priority Services Register registrations, reducing loneliness and isolation, and promoting carbon monoxide safety through advice, community engagement, and the provision of support items such as CO alarms and slow cookers.

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Legal Justification

The contract supports a regulated VCMA initiative delivered through a specialist charity provider with an established national network and proven capability to deliver the required services at scale. The collaborative arrangement between GDNs enables consistent delivery, shared governance, and efficient use of VCMA funding in line with Ofgem guidance. The direct award is justified on the basis of continuity, proportionality, and alignment with regulatory objectives for vulnerability and carbon monoxide safety.

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