Tender

Pre GB Energy Community Fund Support

WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Tender

26 Jun 2025 at 12:16

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24 Jun 2025 at 07:45

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23 Jun 2025 at 16:43

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West of England Combined Authority is inviting tenders for the "Pre GB Energy Community Fund Support" project, aimed at enhancing the pipeline of Community Energy projects in the South West Net Zero Hub (SWNZH) region. This opportunity falls under the category of business and management consultancy services. The process is at the 'tender' stage, with a tender period closing on 21 July 2025 at 12:00 PM. The contract activities are expected to start on 25 August 2025 and conclude by 23 January 2026. The project, with a budget of £75,000, seeks to help local authorities and public sector bodies develop investment models accelerating net zero progress. The procurement method is an open procedure, targeting primarily small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender opens meaningful opportunities for businesses in consultancy, investment model development, and energy infrastructure support. Particularly, SMEs with expertise in community energy projects, public sector decarbonisation, and net zero initiatives will find this tender conducive to expanding their portfolio. Organisations with capabilities in feasibility assessment, project pipeline development, and strategic consultancy in energy infrastructure are well-positioned to compete successfully. Additionally, the focus on regional energy projects means businesses familiar with local regulatory frameworks and community engagement strategies are likely to benefit from this opportunity. The emphasis on business growth and community impact provides a robust platform for firms aiming to influence the energy transition landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pre GB Energy Community Fund Support

Notice Description

The Hub is one of five Net Zero Hubs operational in England. It is hosted by the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (WEMCA). The Hub works to engage with a wide range of public sector organisations to bring forward business cases that attract investment in energy infrastructure in the pursuit of net zero. As well as providing support to regional energy projects, we deliver large-scale programmes such as domestic retrofit, and support to public sector decarbonisation schemes. We also support community energy projects and share best practice and innovation across the region. Current Objectives of the Hub: * To attract commercial investment and help Local Authorities and other local public sector bodies to develop investment models which accelerate progress to net zero. * To increase the number, quality, and scale of local net zero projects being delivered across the region in line with national targets and strategies, including supporting the early-stage development and delivery of projects. * To collaborate with DESNZ to develop and support net zero elements of wider programmes and initiatives delivered across England * To support a national knowledge transfer programme to improve information sharing, training, and evaluation. * To raise local awareness of opportunities for and benefits of local net zero investment. These objectives are currently being reviewed in light of the Governments Clean Power Plan and will be subject to a new MOU between DESNZ/Great British Energy and SWNZH/WEMCA in June 2025. One of the Hub's key programmes is the Great British Energy Community Fund (GBECF), previously the Community Energy Fund (CEF), designed to build a project pipeline of Community Energy projects in the SWNZH region. The SWNZH administer CEF and GBECF, which provides grants to voluntary sector organisations, Community Benefit Societies, Community Interest Companies (CICs), and other non-profits. These grants support recipients to assess the feasibility of installing energy generation and storage measures for the benefit of their community. Our research into the emerging Community Energy Sector and further conversations with the mature Community Energy organisations in the South West, Identifies that capacity to apply for the Community Energy Funds can be hindered by a lack of: * technical knowledge * suitable governance structures and organisational maturity * procurement and contract management expertise Successful CEF/GBECF applicants in the SWNZH region are not geographically evenly spread, with a third being within the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority area. https://www.westofengland-ca.gov.uk/about-us/democracy-funding-transparency/procurement/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-57da009e-6c68-4d33-be93-30f943a4daa7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95ec574b-afe0-4356-887b-d17f3134d72d
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Aug 2025 - 23 Jan 2026 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
WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6AL
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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