Tender

Consultancy Support to produce a Net Zero Neighbourhood (NZN) Project Plan

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is actively seeking consultancy support to develop a Net Zero Neighbourhood (NZN) Project Plan, as part of its commitment to the West Midlands Combined Authority's strategy aimed at achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2041. The tender, titled "Consultancy Support to produce a Net Zero Neighbourhood (NZN) Project Plan," is classified under "Business development consultancy services" and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure conducted below threshold, with the tender period closing on 25th February 2022. The contract is anticipated to commence on 7th March 2022 and will run through to 29th April 2022, requiring a proposed plan submission by 22nd April 2022 for review.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses active in consultancy, particularly those focusing on sustainable development and community engagement. Enterprises that specialise in housing refurbishment, environmental impact assessments, or strategic project planning would find this opportunity particularly relevant. The council seeks consultants capable of collaborating with local stakeholders and private partners to advance the area's transition to net zero, thus allowing businesses to engage in impactful and potentially lucrative projects aligned with governmental sustainability initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Consultancy Support to produce a Net Zero Neighbourhood (NZN) Project Plan

Notice Description

Overview The Net Zero Neighbourhood Demonstrator programme has been established by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) as one part of its strategy to cut regional carbon emissions to net zero by 2041. The #WM2041 strategy and its associated Five-Year Plan shows that we need to retrofit nearly 300,000 homes in the region by 2026 to meet our targets. A specialist consultant is required to develop and produce a Net Zero Neighbourhood plan for Sandwell MBC to participate in the WMCA's Net Zero Neighbourhood Demonstrator programme. Initial information for the neighbourhood has been gathered in the Expression of Interest (Appendix 1) to understand the characteristics and opportunities in the area. The outline of the form is included with the tender (Appendix 1) to show the initial information gathered. The Net Zero Neighbourhood plan will provide more detail on the neighbourhood, provide analysis on the opportunities to invest to reach Net Zero in the area and build a project plan for the first phases of delivery against available funding sources. The plan output should provide sufficient detail to allow business cases to be developed to proceed to delivery stages. To support the procurement activity, an outline specification has been created for the NZN plan (Appendix 2). The specification outlines the headings and structure we would expect to see in the NZN plan and a description of the outcomes from each section. Plans are to be assessed against the following guidelines: - Categories: Mix of housing tenures: Demonstrate engaging with and retrofitting different housing tenures Community engagement: Plan identified to get buy-in from local stakeholders across tenures, using existing community networks where possible Opportunity to bring in other funding and finance streams: WMCA investment is one part of funding streams identified for the Net Zero Neighbourhood plan. Finance opportunities should also be sought Whole neighbourhood approach: Plans for improvements to transport, local energy opportunities, green spaces, social enterprise, etc. are also identified Regeneration partners: Private sector delivery partners have been identified who will work collaboratively to deliver the project Delivery Capacity: Capacity of LA to support delivery of the plan Procurement plans and project governance throughout delivery The duration of this consultancy will be eight weeks starting 7th March to 29th April 2022, however Sandwell would require a proposed plan submitting by 22nd April 2022 to review/refine prior to submitting to the WMCA by their deadline of 29th April 2022.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
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Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79419000 - Evaluation 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
15 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Mar 2022 - 29 Apr 2022 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
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 3DE
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

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