Award

Norfolk and Suffolk Energy Plan

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

19 Jun 2025 at 14:27

Award

27 May 2025 at 15:46

Tender

03 Apr 2025 at 11:01

PlanningUpdate

31 Mar 2025 at 10:00

Planning

31 Mar 2025 at 09:33

Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council, in collaboration with Suffolk County Council, has completed the procurement process for the Norfolk and Suffolk Energy Plan, appointing City Science Corporation Limited as the consultant. This public procurement, managed as an open procedure, falls under the services category with CPV code 72221000 for business analysis consultancy services. The planning process initially started by Norfolk County Council, and involved engaging key stakeholders in energy planning activities. The contract, valued at approximately £209,940 gross, is scheduled from 7 July 2025 to 6 May 2026 and may extend further at the council's discretion. Key locations involved include UKH14, UKH15, UKH16, and UKH17, which primarily cover regions in the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant business opportunities, especially for SMEs in the consultancy and business analysis sectors, by providing a platform to engage in regional energy planning projects intended to address energy constraints and promote decarbonisation. The participation of City Science Corporation Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), highlights the potential for businesses of similar scale to compete effectively in open public tenders. Organisations that specialise in consultancy services for government projects, particularly in sustainable energy solutions, can leverage this type of contract to enhance their market presence and expand operations within public sector frameworks.

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Notice Title

Norfolk and Suffolk Energy Plan

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council has appointed a suitably qualified consultant to prepare an Energy Plan for Norfolk and Suffolk. The successful consultant will work closely with Norfolk and Suffolk County Councils in the preparation of the Energy Plan, alongside engaging with a range of other key stakeholders.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract may be extended by up to 2 months at the Council's discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fa7a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033782-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£174,950 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£174,950 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
2 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2025 - 6 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementbusinesssupport@suffolk.gov.uk, sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC, TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk, TLH16 North and West Norfolk, TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CITY SCIENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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