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Local Net Zero Accelerator Knowledge Management Service

CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY

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30 May 2025 at 09:54

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, initiated by the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority, concluded with the award of the contract titled "Local Net Zero Accelerator Knowledge Management Service" to ENERGY SYSTEMS CATAPULT SERVICES LIMITED. The process, designed under the industry category of research and development services, utilised a direct procurement method, specifically "Below threshold - without competition." The contract was signed on 22 August 2024 and spans from 2 September 2024 to 31 March 2026 with a possible extension until 1 April 2026. The focus is on the UK regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK, offering comprehensive services across the country.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in research and development services, particularly those specialising in consultancy services related to net zero initiatives. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) focused on energy systems and renewable technologies could find this contract beneficial for business growth by establishing connections with sub-central government authorities. With the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority as the buyer, companies have the chance to demonstrate their expertise and expand their influence in the evolving energy landscape within the UK.

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Notice Title

Local Net Zero Accelerator Knowledge Management Service

Notice Description

Appointment of the Energy Systems Catapult to provide a Knowledge Capture Framework and associated services for the Local Net Zero Accelerator programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052975
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028699-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£94,272 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE29 3TN
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
Huntingdon North
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENERGY SYSTEMS CATAPULT SERVICES

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