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Net Zero Accelerator (phase two) - North West

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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23 Jul 2025 at 15:37

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

LocatED, on behalf of the Department for Education, has concluded the award phase of the "Net Zero Accelerator (phase two) - North West" procurement process. The project lies in the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services industry and spans the North West region of the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded on 24th June 2025, after an open procedure in compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, and is set to commence on 3rd June 2027, running through to 29th June 2027. This initiative is part of a broader effort supporting schools and colleges to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability, specifically focusing on decarbonisation planning and execution.

Businesses in the architectural, engineering, and energy consultancy sectors have viable growth opportunities through this tender, especially those oriented towards energy efficiency and sustainability solutions. SMEs, like Barker Associates (Essex) Limited, are well-positioned to compete and succeed in this arena, as demonstrated by their recent success in securing a contract valued at approximately £2.6 million. Such projects are pivotal for firms aiming to expand their portfolio in public sector sustainability and energy management ventures, supporting educational institutions in reaching Net Zero targets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Net Zero Accelerator (phase two) - North West

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
ocds-b5fd17-42005461-1bb3-4aa3-a2f1-0a50b7ef8ea1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/881536e9-d00d-4521-945c-04c45db14f29
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
SME

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
£2,596,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,600,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 2027 - 29 Jun 2027 30 days
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
Not specified
Contact Email
robert.alexander@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2WT
Post Town
Coventry
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)
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BARKER ASSOCIATES (ESSEX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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