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Contract for Climate Change Consultancy

Stafford Borough Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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02 Dec 2025 at 10:28

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
TenderUpdate

17 Jul 2025 at 17:35

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

17 Jun 2025 at 17:00

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Stafford Borough Council, in collaboration with Staffordshire County Council, has successfully moved from the tender stage to awarding the contract for the "Contract for Climate Change Consultancy." This procurement process, concluded as of 2nd December 2025, focused on acquiring expertise for an Economic and Housing Delivery Needs Assessment to support the Council's Local Plan. The contract, valued at £80,000, encompasses energy-efficiency consultancy and research services within the UK, specifically targeting the West Midlands (UKG24). The procurement adopted an open, below-threshold competition method, offering transparency and accessibility to a variety of suppliers. The contract's execution period spans from 10th November 2025 to 9th November 2026.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialised in consultancy services, particularly those with experience in climate change and energy-efficiency research. The project is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), highlighting a balanced emphasis on quality (60%) and price (40%) in its award criteria. Engaging in such tenders can bolster a company's portfolio, offering access to future public sector opportunities and establishing a reputation in environmental consultancy, which remains a critical and expanding sector across the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for Climate Change Consultancy

Notice Description

Stafford Borough Council (SBC) have procured the services of a supplier to meet the requirements of the Council's new Local Plan. The Local Plan requires an Economic and Housing Delivery Needs Assessment (EHDNA) to identify future growth needs across Stafford Borough within the national and local planning policy context.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054e99
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078773-2025
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£96,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£96,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 9 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Stafford Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 3AQ
Postcode Area
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIOREGIONAL DEVELOPMENT GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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