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Schools Carbon Reduction Programme 2025-2027

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Mar 2025 at 11:03

Tender

25 Nov 2024 at 08:22

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council is facilitating the procurement process for the Schools Carbon Reduction Programme 2025-2027. This public contract falls under the industry category of energy-efficiency consultancy services. The programme aims to provide energy efficiency advice in schools within the UKC14 region as part of a Service Level Agreement. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for bid submission set for 10 January 2025. The contract has an expected start date of 1 April 2025 and an end date of 31 March 2027, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in energy efficiency and sustainability, particularly those with experience in educational environments. Companies providing consultancy services, with a focus on energy management and environmental sustainability, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement method adopted is the open procedure, and submissions are to be made electronically via the NEPO portal. Engaging in this programme can lead to substantial business growth, as it allows companies to demonstrate expertise in a high-impact sector with potential for future work extensions.

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Notice Title

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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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.

Renewal: 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04be45
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008168-2025
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
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
£290,250 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£290,217 £100K-£500K

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 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Guy Aynsley
Contact Email
guy.aynsley@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000264387

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
TLC14 Durham

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

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