Tender

REQUEST FOR QUOTE FOR THE PROVISION OF CARBON AUDITS AND CARBON REDUCTION PLANS FOR WINCHESTER DISTRICT BUSINESSES

WINCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Winchester City Council has issued a tender for the provision of carbon audits and reduction plans for businesses in the Winchester district. The council seeks a local consultant to conduct carbon audits, develop tailored reduction plans, provide support to tourism and creative businesses, and facilitate access to funding opportunities. The deadline for submitting quotation responses is 24th September 2023, with the completion of work required by 31st January 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the research and development services sector, as well as those in business services such as consulting and recruitment, to engage with the council and potentially secure contracts for providing carbon reduction solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in this open procedure tender, offering a chance for growth and partnership with the Winchester City Council to promote sustainable practices and carbon savings in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

REQUEST FOR QUOTE FOR THE PROVISION OF CARBON AUDITS AND CARBON REDUCTION PLANS FOR WINCHESTER DISTRICT BUSINESSES

Notice Description

Winchester City Council is seeking to appoint a local consultant to work with businesses across the Winchester district to bring about measurable carbon savings. The consultant is required to conduct carbon audits and produce tailored, practical and deliverable carbon reduction action plans for each business engaged. The council is looking for a consultant to: * provide direct tailored support to at least 15 tourism or creative businesses across the Winchester district * calculate the existing carbon footprint for each business engaged * produce bespoke carbon reduction action plans, which will: a) identify interventions to reduce businesses energy consumption and transport emissions b) provide low carbon or renewable energy generation opportunities c) illustrate measures for carbon sequestration d) outline opportunities to purchase local carbon credits and e) summarise the overall forecasted potential carbon savings along with expected savings per action plan recommendation * signpost to funding available either through the council or external sources to facilitate the delivery of action plan interventions, for example solar panels, EV charging, retrofit etc * award businesses with the Carbon Footprint standard if feasible (if appropriate) * provide the council with a written report at the end of the contract including: a) businesses supported and how b) recommendations realised and the subsequent carbon savings made c) recommendations yet to be realised and the forecasted carbon savings d) a summary of the barriers businesses have experienced which have prevented them from adopting certain recommendations The work must be completed by 31 January 2024. All quotation response documents must be returned to the contact email address above by no later than midday on 24 September 2023. Bids received after this time will only be accepted in exceptional circumstances.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a651de4-20b3-499a-a8e7-3768fffb9e12
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Oct 2023 - 31 Jan 2024 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
WINCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 9LJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Further Information

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