Warmworks, Connected Response’s parent company, has announced that it has been successful in its bid to deliver the next phase of the Scottish Government’s £728m national programme to improve the homes of people living in fuel poverty, following a competitive open tender process.

The contract, which has a maximum value of up to £728m over a potential seven-year period to 2030, will see Warmworks manage the process of initial surveys, the installation of energy efficiency upgrades and independent quality inspections of eligible homes.

Warmworks has also managed the delivery of the Scottish Government’s previous national programme, Warmer Homes Scotland, which will be coming to an end in September. Through that scheme, more than 33,000 homes across all 32 Local Authorities in Scotland have already been helped to improve their energy efficiency and to better manage their energy costs.

The organisation has established a successful track record in the delivery of energy efficiency improvements, with contracts spanning across the UK – from Orkney to Newcastle and to the southeast of England – all targeted at helping people to stay affordably warm at home.

The delivery of the new national contract will begin from 2 October 2023.

Ross Armstrong, Warmworks’ Chief Executive, commented:

“We’re proud that the Scottish Government has placed its confidence in Warmworks to deliver the next phase of this national scheme. This will provide high quality, sustainable jobs for our team and our supply chain into the next decade and gives us a fantastic opportunity to build on our success.

“The fact that the Scottish Government has entrusted Warmworks with this hugely significant contract is an endorsement of our values-driven track record, one that has seen us change tens of thousands of lives for the better and one that has provided real and lasting benefits to local communities across the country.”

Kenny Cameron, Connected Response’s Managing Director, said:

“Everyone at Connected Response is delighted that Ross and the Warmworks bid team have been successful with their submission. It is further recognition that Warmworks and Connected Response are leaders in tackling fuel poverty and delivering better heating and hot water experiences for residents.”