Tender

Business Support for Renewable Energy Generation in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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29 Jan 2020 at 13:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Worcestershire County Council has issued a tender titled "Business Support for Renewable Energy Generation in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)," aimed at SMEs in the energy sector. This procurement falls under the services category and engages in the open procurement method, specifically an open procedure below threshold. The tender process is active, with submissions due by 26th February 2020, and the resulting contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2020, lasting until 30th June 2022. This initiative, supported by the European Regional Development Fund, aims to increase the capacity of SMEs to adopt renewable energy technologies and significantly reduce carbon emissions in Worcestershire.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for SMEs specialising in renewable energy consultancy, technology, or installation services. As the initiative promotes low-carbon energy solutions—including technologies like Solar PV and Biomass—businesses with expertise in energy efficiency, consulting, and installation would be particularly well-suited to engage. The focus on providing independent consultancy support and grant funding opens avenues for businesses looking to expand their services in the renewable energy sector and contribute to a sustainable future.

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Notice Title

Business Support for Renewable Energy Generation in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)

Notice Description

Provider of Business Support is a fundamental part of the delivery of the European Regional Development Funded Low Carbon Opportunities Programme, which is scheduled to run from October 2019 to September 2022 The programme will enable and encourage small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to adopt renewable energy technologies with the provision of free to the business support (Assists) to help SMEs identify and analyse possible renewable energy options. The programme will support SMEs to adopt low carbon energy installations, such as Solar PV, Biomass, ASHP, GSHP, CHP, Geothermal, Hydro and Solar Thermal. The programme will also increase the number of SMEs in Worcestershire generating renewable energy, (an increase of at least 942kWp). It will reduce carbon emissions by at least 652 tonnes CO2e and increase job creation and protection. The programme will meet these aims through the provision of independent, free consultancy support, grant funding, networking opportunities and events. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb178f4b-d663-4f58-8d77-4697835c5a0d
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 30 Jun 2022 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTERSHIRE
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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