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Contract for Provision of Schools Carbon Reduction Programme 2025-2027

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

06 Mar 2025 at 10:22

Award Notice
Tender

25 Nov 2024 at 08:37

Tender Notice
Tender

25 Nov 2024 at 08:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has recently awarded a contract for the Provision of Schools Carbon Reduction Programme 2025-2027, classified under 'Energy-efficiency consultancy services' (CPV code 71314300). The contract, valued at £290,217, was awarded to the Outdoor and Sustainability Education Specialists (OASES). The programme aims to provide energy efficiency advice in schools in the North East, United Kingdom, under an SLA agreement. The contract period runs from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months. This open procedure tender was published on 25th November 2024, with the tender closing on 10th January 2025, followed by the award date on 26th February 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in energy efficiency consultancy to expand their operations and network with local educational institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, reflecting the Council's support for promoting sustainable educational environments while fostering local economic growth. This opportunity is best suited for businesses with expertise in providing consultancy services aimed at reducing carbon footprints and implementing energy-saving measures, potentially leading to long-term partnerships and visibility in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for Provision of Schools Carbon Reduction Programme 2025-2027

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of Schools Carbon Reduction Programme. The primary objective of the contract is to provide energy efficiency advice in schools as part of an SLA agreement. The expected start date for the proposed contract is 01 April 2025. The expected end date for the proposed contract is 31 March 2027. The proposed contract is to be let with an option to extend for a further 12 months from the actual end date.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c6f0efdd-12ce-4cf2-896e-53b0bc1d7ce1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/340866fe-6b62-47dd-96a0-5bd81a39f148
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£290,250 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£290,217 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Guy Aynsley
Contact Email
guy.aynsley@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UL
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OUTDOOR AND SUSTAINABILITY EDUCATION SPECIALISTS (OASES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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