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Regional Capacity Building - Community Energy

CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Dec 2025 at 13:43

Tender

25 Jul 2025 at 09:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority, situated in Huntingdon, involves the assignment of a contract for "Regional Capacity Building - Community Energy." This project falls under the industry category of energy and related services and aims to enhance collaboration between local authorities and community energy groups across the Greater South East of the United Kingdom. The procurement has undergone both tender and award phases. The tender phase was active as of 25th July 2025, with a deadline for submissions on 26th August 2025. Subsequently, the contract was awarded to Community Energy Pathways Limited, and the contract became active from 24th November 2025, with an expected end date on 26th June 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses within the energy services sector, particularly those specialising in capacity building and community engagement. The contract offers a gross amount value of £178,644, providing a lucrative opportunity for service providers with expertise in energy and related sectors. The procurement method employed was open competition, accessible to both SMEs and larger entities, enabling a wide range of businesses to participate and contribute innovative solutions to strengthen community energy initiatives in the region.

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Notice Title

Regional Capacity Building - Community Energy

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking to award a Contract to a supplier with relevant expertise to deliver a programme of work that will build capacity between local authorities and community energy groups across the Greater South East

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056616
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078931-2025
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


CPV Codes

71314000 - Energy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£148,870 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
24 Nov 2025 - 26 Jun 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
CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Mr CPCA
Contact Email
procurement@cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01480277180

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

COMMUNITY ENERGY PATHWAYS

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