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QUB/2512/24 - Contract for Sustainable Procurement Consultancy Services

QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST

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Award

07 Jun 2024 at 13:01

Tender

23 Jan 2024 at 10:10

Summary of the contracting process

Queen's University Belfast, a contracting authority governed by public law, has recently completed a tender process for a "Contract for Sustainable Procurement Consultancy Services". The aim is to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 by enhancing sustainable procurement practices across policies and supply chains. The contract, valued at £323,750 GBP, was signed on 21st May 2024. The location for service delivery is Belfast, Northern Ireland. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, with award criteria based on technical quality (60%) and price (40%).

This procurement opportunity presents a chance for businesses in the procurement consultancy services industry to engage with Queen's University Belfast and contribute to their sustainability goals. Companies specialising in sustainable procurement practices and carbon emissions reduction strategies would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The contract duration is for 2 years, with options to extend, providing long-term business development opportunities in the sustainability sector.

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Notice Title

QUB/2512/24 - Contract for Sustainable Procurement Consultancy Services

Notice Description

In accordance with the University's Net Zero Plan (approved by Senate in June 2023), Queen's requires the services of a Sustainable Procurement Consultant to assist us with our ambition to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. The Consultant will be responsible for assessing Queen's current sustainable procurement practices and procedures in line with all relevant standards and frameworks, developing a roadmap to reach the highest standards, and assisting the University in embedding sustainable procurement into policies, processes, strategies, and supply chains. Queen's has reserved the right to engage the Consultant for any other additional services related to sustainability risk that may be required in future.

Lot Information

Lot 1

In accordance with the University's Net Zero Plan (approved by Senate in June 2023), Queen's requires the services of a Sustainable Procurement Consultant to assist us with our ambition to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. The goal is to reduce emissions and improve carbon reporting within purchased goods and services (Scope 3 emissions).The Consultant will be responsible for assessing Queen's current sustainable procurement practices and procedures in line with all relevant standards and frameworks, developing a roadmap to reach the highest standards, and assisting the University in embedding sustainable procurement into policies, processes, strategies, and supply chains. The Consultant will be required to support ongoing sustainability programmes in place at Queen's University, such as the Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework (LEAF) programme, ensuring the procurement related requirements of bronze, silver and gold status are implemented.Queen's has reserved the right to engage the Consultant for any other additional services related to sustainability risk that may be required in future.

Options: Contract duration is for 2 years, with options to extend by up to a further 3 periods of 12 months each

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-042f1c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017731-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£323,750 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST
Additional Buyers

QUEENS UNIVERSITY BELFAST

Contact Name
Paula Laverty
Contact Email
p.laverty@qub.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT7 1NN
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN06 Belfast

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EFFICIO

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