Borderland Energy Programme Business Case Support

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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09 Jun 2026 at 08:20

Summary of the contracting process

Northumberland County Council, on behalf of the Borderlands Partnership, has concluded the award stage for the "Borderland Energy Programme Business Case Support" procurement process. The project, classified under the business and management consultancy services industry category, involves developing a standard economic model for 13 prioritised energy projects, along with providing business case support. The contract, which was awarded to GC INSIGHT LIMITED, a large company, is valued at £424,655 and spans from 8th June 2026 to 7th June 2028. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and is located in the North East of England.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms, particularly those with expertise in economic modelling and business case development. Although the contract was awarded to a large enterprise, the industry focus and type of service required align well with medium-sized businesses in similar consultancy domains. Companies with a strategic interest in public sector energy initiatives and strong project management capabilities could position themselves favourably for similar future opportunities. Engaging in tenders like this can provide substantial growth potential through involvement in complex, high-value projects.

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Notice Title

Borderland Energy Programme Business Case Support

Notice Description

Northumberland County Council on behalf of the Borderlands Partnership is seeking a suitable supplier to develop a standard economic model to be used across the 13 prioritised energy projects. The successful consultancy will then use the agreed model to write the economic case and provide general business case support to the 13 prioritised energy projects.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e8ad8f71-950b-467e-b7b3-a86d74bd00a8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fce38d04-b30f-44fa-b424-f3be732315d0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£424,655 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£424,655 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 7 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GC INSIGHT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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