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25259 - Net Zero Business Support

PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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18 Oct 2023 at 15:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The Plymouth City Council has awarded a contract for the project titled "25259 - Net Zero Business Support." The procurement process involved providing free support for businesses in Plymouth to adopt environmentally conscious processes towards achieving net zero status. The contract, valued at £120,000, was awarded to suppliers BIP and Cosmic following an open procedure. The contract period is from October 19, 2023, to March 31, 2024, with a tender period ending on September 15, 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses focused on consultancy services related to business analysis in the environmental sustainability sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in helping businesses transition to net zero practices would be well-suited to compete. By understanding and addressing the needs of businesses in areas like compliance, governance, finance, and market research, potential suppliers can contribute to successful business strategies aligned with sustainability goals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

25259 - Net Zero Business Support

Notice Description

to provide free support for businesses to adopt more environmentally conscious processes, particularly through information, tools and resources that support towards being net zero. Providing Free Net Zero Business Support aimed at answering key questions including (but not limited to): - How can you grow your business to be more environmentally conscious? - What are your biggest carbon contributors? - How can you diversify and decarbonise your business - are there any changes that need to be made? - What information, tool and resources are you already aware of that could provide support towards being net zero? The work should cover all businesses based in the Plymouth City Council area, including pre-start businesses and should be tailored to meet the specific needs of the businesses in that area. Bidders should demonstrate an understanding of the needs of specific target groups and how their proposal will address net zero business issues essential to successful businesses in areas including, but not limited to: compliance, governance, appropriate business models and regulatory information; business strategy and business planning; finance, including small grants and financial skills; business idea development, market research and market understanding; customers and selling; managing and running a business; and employing people.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7024f023-6f2e-4b33-ab9f-faa73075b471
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
18 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 1-6 months
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
PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@plymouth.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01752668000

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL1 3BJ
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
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
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
St Peter and the Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

BIP

COSMIC

Further Information

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