Tender

Low Carbon Business Opportunities Programme

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

30 Nov 2016 at 13:38

Summary of the contracting process

Worcestershire County Council is conducting a procurement process for the "Low Carbon Business Opportunities Programme," aimed at supporting the low carbon economy in Worcestershire. This initiative will provide consultancy and grant funding to small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within this region, with an open procurement method. The tender stage is currently ongoing, and submissions must be received by 4 PM on 7th December 2016. The contract is expected to commence on 7th February 2017 and will run until 30th June 2019.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in consultancy services, particularly those specialising in low carbon technologies and renewable energy solutions. Companies providing innovation support and recruitment services could also benefit greatly. The programme aims to encourage SMEs to adopt advanced low carbon technologies and diversify into new markets, thus fostering further growth potential within the expanding low carbon sector.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Low Carbon Business Opportunities Programme

Notice Description

The three year European Regional Development Funded 'Low Carbon Opportunities Programme' will provide support to 80 Worcestershire small to medium sized enterprises ('SMEs'), providing a catalyst to further growth of Worcestershire's low carbon economy and supporting businesses at a time of transition in national low carbon energy policy. The programme will be comprised of independent, free consultancy support in the form of two day business assists; grant funding; and networking opportunities and events, for eligible SMEs in Worcestershire. The aims of the programme are to enable and encourage SMEs to adopt larger scale low carbon technology, such as renewable energy, and to innovate and grow in, or diversify into, the low carbon sector. The programme will facilitate greater innovation and research and development leading to the development and adoption of low carbon products and processes. Through this tender opportunity the Council will be contracting independent providers to undertake the Low Carbon Innovation Assists and the Renewable Energy Generation Assists, and to provide additional services such as assistance with recruitment of SMEs to the programme. The two services above are advertised as 2 separate Lots, each with its own specification PLEASE NOTE THERE IS AN ERROR IN THE TENDER GUIDANCE DOCUMENT: DATES FOR CORROBORATION MEETING AND INVITATION TO STAGE 3 SHOULD BE 16TH DECEMBER not 16th November Closing Date extended to 4pm 7th December 2016 Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ffbb1d72-0491-482c-ab45-a0298e7e2a55
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e54b5ec-2192-406c-a41f-76af5baa0649
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Dec 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Feb 2017 - 30 Jun 2019 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sarah Masterson (CCO)
Contact Email
smasterson@worcestershire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1905843617

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTERSHIRE
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-ffbb1d72-0491-482c-ab45-a0298e7e2a55-2016-11-30T13:38:16Z",
    "date": "2016-11-30T13:38:16Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-ffbb1d72-0491-482c-ab45-a0298e7e2a55",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "SYSTEM 00000111",
        "title": "Low Carbon Business Opportunities Programme",
        "description": "The three year European Regional Development Funded 'Low Carbon Opportunities Programme' will provide support to 80 Worcestershire small to medium sized enterprises ('SMEs'), providing a catalyst to further growth of Worcestershire's low carbon economy and supporting businesses at a time of transition in national low carbon energy policy. The programme will be comprised of independent, free consultancy support in the form of two day business assists; grant funding; and networking opportunities and events, for eligible SMEs in Worcestershire. The aims of the programme are to enable and encourage SMEs to adopt larger scale low carbon technology, such as renewable energy, and to innovate and grow in, or diversify into, the low carbon sector. The programme will facilitate greater innovation and research and development leading to the development and adoption of low carbon products and processes. Through this tender opportunity the Council will be contracting independent providers to undertake the Low Carbon Innovation Assists and the Renewable Energy Generation Assists, and to provide additional services such as assistance with recruitment of SMEs to the programme. The two services above are advertised as 2 separate Lots, each with its own specification PLEASE NOTE THERE IS AN ERROR IN THE TENDER GUIDANCE DOCUMENT: DATES FOR CORROBORATION MEETING AND INVITATION TO STAGE 3 SHOULD BE 16TH DECEMBER not 16th November Closing Date extended to 4pm 7th December 2016 Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No",
        "datePublished": "2016-11-30T13:38:16Z",
        "status": "active",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "79411100",
            "description": "Business development consultancy services"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "WR5 2NP"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2016-12-07T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2017-02-07T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2019-06-30T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": false,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e54b5ec-2192-406c-a41f-76af5baa0649",
                "datePublished": "2016-11-30T13:38:16Z",
                "format": "text/html",
                "language": "en"
            }
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-41113",
            "name": "Worcestershire County Council",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Worcestershire County Council"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Spetchley Road, Worcester",
                "locality": "Worcestershire",
                "postalCode": "WR5 2NP",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Sarah Masterson (CCO)",
                "email": "smasterson@worcestershire.gov.uk",
                "telephone": "+44 1905843617"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-41113",
        "name": "Worcestershire County Council"
    }
}