Tender

(CPU 5767) Rural Community Energy Fund Programme Evaluation

MIDLANDS NET ZERO HUB

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15 Sep 2022 at 15:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Midlands Net Zero Hub is inviting tenders for the evaluation of the Rural Community Energy Fund Programme. The evaluation will focus on reviewing governance, delivery, and community engagement activities. The procurement stage is currently in the Tender phase, with a tender period ending on 10th October 2022. The contract is set to start on 27th October 2022 and end on 28th February 2023. The procurement falls under the services category and is open to SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses with expertise in evaluating community energy projects and local government programmes. Companies offering research and development services, as well as environmental and energy-related consultancy services, are well-suited to compete. The Midlands Net Zero Hub, based in Nottingham, United Kingdom, is the buying organisation facilitating this procurement process. Interested businesses should take note of the tender deadline, procurement method (open procedure), and the specific focus on environmental and energy services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

(CPU 5767) Rural Community Energy Fund Programme Evaluation

Notice Description

The Midlands Net Zero Hub (previously Energy Hub) is seeking consultants with a strong knowledge and experience of evaluating Community Energy projects and local government programmes to provide an independent evaluation of the Rural Community Energy Fund (RCEF) programme delivered by the Midlands Net Zero Hub. The evaluation will review governance and delivery of the programme alongside enabling activities to engage communities and the resulting pipeline of low carbon projects. The study will explore the opportunities, challenges and regional circumstances encountered within the Hub area to provide a nuanced understanding of impact. Funding for this evaluation has been provided by the Department of Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). BEIS will be a recipient of the final outputs, along with the Net Zero Hub's Management Board, and findings will be used to inform future programme priorities and direction.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fec935e-e63f-4c5d-8122-4af38e4d35f5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

71314000 - Energy and related services

71620000 - Analysis services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Oct 2022 - 28 Feb 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDLANDS NET ZERO HUB
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 3NG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Further Information

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