Award

Carbon Literacy Training

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

07 Aug 2025 at 09:34

Award

05 Aug 2025 at 15:07

Tender

16 Jun 2025 at 09:40

Planning

22 Apr 2025 at 10:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a Carbon Literacy Training programme, commissioned by the Tees Valley Combined Authority, has reached the award stage. The contract was awarded to CHANGE AGENTS UK TRADING LTD, a company based in Oakham, and involves delivering training to at least 60 individuals across the North East and Yorkshire regions. The process was conducted as an open competition, below threshold, focusing on the education and training services category. The training will span the contractual period starting from 11 August 2025 to 31 March 2026, with a potential extension until 30 September 2026. The initial planning and tender phases were meticulously executed, commencing with preliminary market engagement in April 2025, leading up to an active tender stage in June and the award announcement in August.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs specializing in education, training, and carbon literacy initiatives. The programme’s broad geographical reach across the North East and Yorkshire regions necessitates collaboration with businesses capable of engaging diverse communities and handling logistical challenges such as venue sourcing and participant management. Companies with a focus on community energy and sustainable practices would find this contract aligned with their expertise, as the programme is an integral part of achieving Net Zero goals in the region. Additionally, the opportunity to extend the contract period offers a longer-term potential for involvement, further encouraging businesses specialising in renewable energy education and community engagement strategies.

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Notice Title

Carbon Literacy Training

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority on behalf of The North East and Yorkshire Net Zero Hub wish to invite you for the to tender for: To deliver a Carbon Literacy programme to a minimum of 60 people across the North East and Yorkshire Hub region. This programme is to include promotion, participant resources, management of sign-ups, training delivery, and management of the carbon pledges.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: * Training is undersubscribed - less than 60 people upskilled * Difficulty engaging with the target audience - could lead to a lower number of signups or spaces being filled by others who are eligible but not target audience * Attendees not submitting pledges in a timely manner - delay in certificates being issued and people not being officially certified * Drop out rate following sign-ups - less than 60 people upskilled * Difficulty in sourcing venues for in-person training - training would have to be fully online which may lead to lower engagement * Training required over a large geographical area - may be an uneven spread of attendees leading to more upskilling in some regions

Planning Information

Please see Pre Market Engagement documents for further detail. These can be found on the ProContract e-tendering portal: URL LINK: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=3f6f1dc6-5e1f-f011-8136-005056b64545 You will need to register as a supplier to gain access to the Pre Market Engagement documentation. Registration is free.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050576
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046787-2025
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
Below threshold - open competition
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
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£11,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£11,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
9 May 2025Expired
Award Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
10 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), 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

CHANGE AGENTS UK TRADING

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