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CPU 7631 Midlands Net Zero Hub - Community Energy Building Capacity Study

NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Award

22 Oct 2025 at 09:31

Tender

01 Aug 2025 at 11:24

Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham City Council has awarded a contract for the "CPU 7631 Midlands Net Zero Hub - Community Energy Building Capacity Study" to ENERGY SAVING TRUST ENTERPRISES LIMITED. This contract involves assisting six local authorities across the Midlands with developing community energy strategies to promote net-zero initiatives. The contract, valued at £98,750, commenced on 22nd October 2025 and will run until 22nd July 2026. The procurement process followed an open competition method and falls under the services category, specifically energy and related services, covering regions UKF and UKG in the United Kingdom. This award marks the completion of the procurement stage, with the contract having been signed on 14th October 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms with expertise in energy services to engage with multiple local authorities to build capacity in community-led energy initiatives. The contract aims to support local growth by fostering sustainable practices, making it an attractive prospect for businesses with experience in community projects, sustainability consulting, or energy management. SMEs and businesses interested in expanding their portfolios in the public sector may find this to be an advantageous opportunity, particularly those capable of meeting quality benchmarks associated with net-zero strategy formulation and implementation.

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Notice Title

CPU 7631 Midlands Net Zero Hub - Community Energy Building Capacity Study

Notice Description

Midlands Net Zero Hub wishes to appoint a qualified consultant to assist six local authorities across the Midlands to conduct a "Community Energy Capacity Building Study". The six areas will be selected from the authorities that have responded to the MNZH run expression of interest. This study will develop tailored community energy strategies and build local capacity to drive tangible net-zero progress through community-led initiatives.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: In event further time is necessary to complete

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056b3c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067361-2025
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£98,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
21 Oct 2025 - 22 Jul 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
NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 3NG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENERGY SAVING TRUST ENTERPRISES

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