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Local Net Zero Accelerator finance consultancy and training development services

CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY

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19 Dec 2025 at 16:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Local Net Zero Accelerator finance consultancy and training development services" has been completed by the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority, located in Huntingdon, England. This tender focused on providing consultancy expertise in Place-Based Net Zero investment and developing Net Zero investment training materials for local authorities. Classified under the industry of research and development services and related consultancy services, with additional focus on financial and energy-efficiency consultancy, the procurement was conducted through a restricted procedure. The contract, valued at £131,750, was awarded to Living Places Earth Limited. The award stage was reached with the contract period running from 2nd September 2025 to 31st March 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services related to finance, energy efficiency, and net zero initiatives. Companies with expertise in guiding local authorities on investment strategies for reducing carbon emissions will find this contract beneficial. The procurement was suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), offering a growth avenue for these businesses by involving them in significant local authority projects within the United Kingdom. The adoption of a selective procurement method indicates a competitive environment, thereby favouring well-prepared and specialised firms in these domains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Local Net Zero Accelerator finance consultancy and training development services

Notice Description

To provide consultancy expertise in Place-Based Net Zero investment to support the Local Net Zero Accelerator programme (LNZA), and to provide support the development and deliver of Net Zero investment training materials for local authorities

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b827fcf-e518-4845-8b6d-a4a3f53eb401
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£131,750 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£131,750 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 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
CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE29 3TN
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
Huntingdon North
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIVING PLACES EARTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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