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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by LocatED, acting on behalf of the Department for Education, focused on delivering decarbonisation interventions across schools and colleges in England, as part of the Net Zero Accelerator programme. The contract, classified under the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services industry category, included three lots covering the West Midlands & East Midlands, North East & Yorkshire and Humber, and North West regions. The contracts were awarded following an open procedure as detailed in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, with the awards completed and contracts signed between 30th May 2025 and 3rd July 2025, indicating the procurement stage is now in the Award phase.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in energy efficiency and decarbonisation services, particularly for those with expertise in improving energy performance in educational institutions. The contracts, which total over £7.6 million across all lots, are excellent growth prospects for large-scale enterprises and SMEs like Barker Associates (Essex) Limited, which was awarded the North West lot. Businesses with strong methodologies, stakeholder engagement skills, and robust risk management strategies are well-suited to compete for such contracts, offering services that align with sustainability goals and educational facility improvements.

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Notice Title

Contracts Finder opportunity notice

Notice Description

LocatED, acting on behalf of the Department for Education, has awarded contracts through a compliant PCR 2015 Open Procedure to deliver decarbonisation interventions across schools and colleges in England. The appointed Delivery Partners will support energy efficiency improvements, develop decarbonisation plans, and contribute to a feasibility study for a regional estates service model as part of the Net Zero Accelerator programme.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - West Midlands & East Midlands

Delivery of the Net Zero Accelerator Project in the West and East Midlands, covering approximately 47 schools and colleges. Additional information: All criteria and weightings were the same across all three lots.

Lot 2 - North East and Yorkshire and Humber

Delivery of the Net Zero Accelerator Project in the North East and Yorkshire and Humber, covering approximately 47 schools and colleges. Additional information: Weighting and criteria was consistent for all three regions.

Lot 3 - North West

Delivery of the Net Zero Accelerator Project in the North West, covering approximately 47 schools and a college. Additional information: Weighting and criteria were consistent for all three regions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0564be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042445-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,623,900 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LOCATED
Additional Buyers

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
netzero.accelerator@located.co.uk, robert.alexander@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC2H 7AA
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

AECOM

BARKER ASSOCIATES (ESSEX

LOT 1 – WEST MIDLANDS & EAST MIDLANDS

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