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Net Zero Accelerator (phase two) - West Midlands

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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AwardUpdate

24 Jul 2025 at 07:18

Award Notice
Award

23 Jul 2025 at 15:29

Award Notice
Tender

13 Feb 2025 at 17:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has finalised its procurement process for the "Net Zero Accelerator (phase two)" project in the West Midlands. The procurement, which reached the award stage on 24th July 2025, saw Mace Consult Ltd secure the contract. This project, aimed at improving energy efficiency and sustainability in schools, is valued at £2.6 million. Using an open procedure, the procurement was completed in compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This initiative falls under the industry category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, with a focus on feasibility study and analysis. The initiative is significant for educational institutions in the East Midlands and West Midlands regions, where the delivery partners will commence work from 30th June 2025, with the contract running until 29th June 2027.

This tender represents a considerable opportunity for growth within the architectural, engineering, and sustainability sectors. Businesses that specialise in energy efficiency, carbon reduction, and sustainable infrastructure are well-suited to participate and benefit from these kinds of projects. With a focus on SMEs, the project encourages smaller firms to engage and contribute innovative solutions, potentially opening further collaborations in public sector sustainability initiatives. The engagement of a large, established supplier like Mace Consult Ltd highlights the potential for partnerships or subcontracting opportunities for smaller entities within this strategic area. Businesses able to deliver high-quality, sustainable engineering solutions could leverage this undertaking to strengthen their portfolio and establish a foothold in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Net Zero Accelerator (phase two) - West Midlands

Notice Description

LocatED, acting on behalf of the Secretary of State for Education, has awarded three contracts for the delivery of the Net Zero Accelerator programme in following three areas: Lot 1 - West Midlands & East Midlands Lot 2 - North East & Yorkshire and the Humber Lot 3 - North West The appointed Delivery Partners will support approximately 47 schools and colleges each, to reduce carbon emissions through energy efficiency upgrades, decarbonisation planning, and sustainability engagement. This contract was awarded following a compliant Open Procedure under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b81fa051-60db-4630-a112-d2d13d76b128
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,600,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2025 - 29 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MACE CONSULT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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