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Consultant Programme for Net Zero Careers

KINGSTON UPON HULL CITY COUNCIL

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25 Jun 2025 at 14:46

Tender

14 May 2025 at 11:11

Summary of the contracting process

Kingston Upon Hull City Council has completed a procurement process for a Consultant Programme for Net Zero Careers, focusing on the review of Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) related to net zero jobs in the North East and Yorkshire. The procurement followed an open procedure and was valued at a maximum of £49,999. The contract was awarded to LITTLE LION RESEARCH LIMITED and commenced on 1 July 2025, slated to end on 30 September 2025, with an option for extension until 31 March 2026. The industry category for this contract is services, specifically targeting evaluation consultancy services, with the procurement method classified as "Below threshold - open competition".

This tender provides significant growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in consultancy services and focusing on sustainability and net zero initiatives. Businesses with expertise in evaluation, energy efficiency, performance review, or career guidance would be well-placed to compete. The contract supports SMEs in gaining visibility and experience in public sector projects, potentially paving the way for further collaborations in regions marked by growing environmental imperatives. The straightforward open competition method used in this tender process may encourage a diverse range of organisations to participate, enhancing innovation and competitive service provision.

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Notice Title

Consultant Programme for Net Zero Careers

Notice Description

Hull City Council (The Authority) has sought tenders from interested organisations to undertake a review of Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) related to net zero jobs and careers covering the North East and Yorkshire. The tender was an open procedure consisting of a one stage process. The contract is anticipated to commence 1 July 2025 ending by 30 September 2025 There will be an option to extend for a period of 6 months up until 31 March 2026. The maximum value of the Services is PS49,999 overall.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0512ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035156-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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


CPV Codes

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

79313000 - Performance review services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

79634000 - Career guidance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
£49,999 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£59,998 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KINGSTON UPON HULL CITY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

HULL CITY COUNCIL

Contact Name
Joe Scarfe
Contact Email
procurementteam@hullcc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HULL
Postcode
HU1 1AA
Post Town
Hull
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Delivery Location
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of, TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire

Local Authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Electoral Ward
St Andrew's & Docklands
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LITTLE LION RESEARCH

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