Award

Consultancy Services for Phase 2 of the Low Carbon Skills Fund (LCSF) Feasibility Studies

NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL

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14 Nov 2024 at 11:00

Summary of the contracting process

North Somerset Council has concluded the procurement process for the project titled "Consultancy Services for Phase 2 of the Low Carbon Skills Fund (LCSF) Feasibility Studies" in the research and development services and related consultancy services industry category. This procurement, conducted through a limited competitive quotation method, consisted of the tendering and awarding phases. The project is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom and is valued at GBP 158,650. The contract began on 11 November 2024 and will run until 31 March 2025. The award was officially published on 14 November 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those experienced in feasibility studies and low carbon initiatives. Though not specifically targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, larger consultancies with a robust track record in research and development within the sustainability sector would be well-suited to compete. The winning contractor, Atkins Realis, indicates that the procurement was highly competitive and required substantial expertise and a comprehensive understanding of low carbon technologies and feasibility assessments.

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Notice Title

Consultancy Services for Phase 2 of the Low Carbon Skills Fund (LCSF) Feasibility Studies

Notice Description

Consultancy Services for LCSF Phase 2 Feasibility Studies

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9bcc709d-f7f3-488d-ab53-b38d1d423525
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94dc4581-2e25-4276-bcd9-9fe92979e27c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£158,650 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£158,650 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
11 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WESTON-SUPER-MARE
Postcode
BS23 1UJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Weston-super-Mare Central
Westminster Constituency
Weston-super-Mare

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATKINS REALIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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