Tender

De carbonising Business Diagnostic Services

BARROW IN FURNESS BOROUGH COUNCIL

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10 Jun 2022 at 08:53

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26 May 2022 at 09:37

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Summary of the contracting process

Barrow Borough Council is currently conducting a tender for "De carbonising Business Diagnostic Services" aimed at assisting up to 15 local SMEs in their decarbonisation efforts. This procurement initiative falls within the environmental consulting sector and is located in Barrow in Furness, England. The tender is in the active stage, with submissions due by 5 pm on 17th June 2022. The successful contractor will begin service delivery from 1st July 2022, with the contract concluding on 1st March 2023. The estimated contract value is £25,000, and the procurement method employed is the open procedure, allowing any interested party to submit a bid.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy and sustainability services, particularly those with experience in decarbonisation strategies tailored for SMEs. Firms that can demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the local business landscape and effective methodologies to guide companies towards net zero will be well-positioned to compete. As businesses face increasing pressure to reduce carbon emissions and adapt to changing energy markets, those equipped to support these transitions may find substantial growth potential through this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

De carbonising Business Diagnostic Services

Notice Description

1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR TENDERING Introduction Barrow Borough Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified organisation experienced in assisting SMEs to decarbonise their operations to undertake an assessment of up to 15 businesses across Barrow Borough Council boundaries and provide recommendations as to how those businesses could reach net zero. The service will help businesses identify routes to net zero. We are seeking a supplier who is aware of and understands both the geography and the profile of businesses within the Barrow in Furness Borough boundaries Businesses will have to decarbonise their operations and supply chain to help the UK reach net zero by 2050. Businesses in Cumbria have started to decarbonise their operations and supply chain however many are unsure of the benefits of decarbonising and the first steps to take on their decarbonisation journey. Climate change and its impacts of are just one reason businesses are considering decarbonising. Energy is also a significant overhead and the recent price rises in the wholesale gas market highlight the need to reduce energy usage, switch when energy is used and change the type of energy used. Customers are also increasingly looking to purchase goods and services from businesses that are actively taking steps to reduce their carbon emissions. The contract will run from 1st July 2022 to 1st March 2023 Submission Date Final submissions by 5pm on17th June 2022. Barrow Borough Council will then undertake an assessment to select the organisation whose tender most appropriately matches the desired outcomes listed in this brief, in terms of programme deliverability, methodology, experience and price. 2. BACKGROUND Barrow in Furness Council has a challenging commitment to reach net zero. It has run Citizen Juries on Climate Change and is delivering against Low Carbon Barrow

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-77a0abb0-7daa-46bd-8243-354eeeafd982
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5522711e-7e49-462d-b8b0-6db3dc2736ac
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2022 - 1 Mar 2023 6-12 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
BARROW IN FURNESS BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Beverley Coverdale
Contact Email
bcoverdale@barrowbc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1229876410

Buyer Location

Locality
BARROW IN FURNESS
Postcode
LA14 2LD
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
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
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Old Barrow and Hindpool
Westminster Constituency
Barrow and Furness

Further Information

Notice Documents

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