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Community Energy 'Seeing is Believing' Programme

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

17 Sep 2025 at 12:47

Award

13 Aug 2025 at 13:25

Tender

02 Jun 2025 at 14:14

Planning

11 Apr 2025 at 11:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority, acting on behalf of the North East and Yorkshire Net Zero Hub, has completed the procurement process for the "Community Energy 'Seeing is Believing' Programme." This contract was awarded to the Community Energy Association (England) Limited and involves delivering a comprehensive programme that includes bus tours, workshops, networking events, and community engagement initiatives to bolster capacity within the Community Energy sector and local authorities. The programme covers the UK regions of the North East and Yorkshire, with a contract value of GBP 78,250, grossing GBP 93,900. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure and has now reached the award stage, with the contract being active as of 13th August 2025, expected to run until 31st March 2026 with possible extensions until 30th September 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in services, particularly within the education and training sectors. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-placed to benefit from this contract, especially those experienced in community engagement projects and sustainability initiatives. The focus on capacity building and networking aligns with companies that can provide innovative solutions and facilitate stakeholder engagement within large geographical areas like North East and Yorkshire. Given the large scope and open nature of the procurement process, businesses adept in logistical coordination, planning, and delivery of educational programmes would find valuable growth opportunities in participating in such public engagement initiatives.

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Notice Title

Community Energy 'Seeing is Believing' Programme

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority on behalf of The North East and Yorkshire Net Zero Hub awarded a contract for The full delivery of 'Seeing is Believing' community energy programme of activity to build capacity within the Community Energy sector and Local Authorities. The programme is to include bus tours/site visits, networking events/workshops, match making activity, and community engagement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend for 6 months if the project has not fully been delivered.

Planning Information

Tees Valley Combined Authority seeks to engage the market through this Pre-Tender Market Engagement (PTME) exercise in preparation for the procurement of a Community Energy focussed organisation to carry out a Seeing is Believing programme focussing on Community Energy Projects across the North East and Yorkshire Hub region. Through this PTME, the Contracting Authority aims to: • Understand the market's appetite to be involved in this Community Energy Programme • Validate the supplier's proposal; • Understand the capacity and knowledge of the market along with timescales for delivery • Understand opportunities, costs and considerations • Provide potential suppliers with an opportunity to raise queries and points of consideration in advance of any potential procurement exercise. While the Authority will maintain commercial confidentiality of information received during the PTME, its output will be communicated to potential suppliers as part of any subsequent procurement exercises. The pre market engagement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=7d71fe51-c316-f011-8136-005056b64545 You will need to register as a supplier to gain access to the documentation. Registration is free.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050154
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057340-2025
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£78,250 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£78,250 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
2 May 2025Expired
Award Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
12 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 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
TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@teesvalley-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL2 1NJ
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham, TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Sadberge & Middleton St George
Westminster Constituency
Stockton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMMUNITY ENERGY ASSOCIATION (ENGLAND

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