Tender

School Sustainability Support, Action on Carbon and Energy in Schools (ACES) programme

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

01 Oct 2025 at 13:45

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

13 Aug 2025 at 09:46

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Oxfordshire County Council is seeking to procure a sustainability support service for schools, as part of the Action on Carbon and Energy in Schools (ACES) programme. This tender, titled "School Sustainability Support, Action on Carbon and Energy in Schools (ACES) programme," falls under the category of sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services. The procurement process is in the Tender stage, with the closing date for tender submissions set for 30th October 2025. The services are to be delivered in the Oxford region (UKJ14). This open competition, below threshold procurement seeks a gross budget of £60,000, with electronic submissions being accepted via the Council's Portal.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for consultancy firms, particularly those with expertise in environmental services and energy efficiency, to engage with schools in Oxfordshire. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to compete, offering a chance for growth by providing innovative strategies to reduce carbon emissions and energy costs for educational institutions. Participating businesses will benefit from fostering relationships with local schools, thereby expanding their client base and enhancing their portfolio with sustainability initiatives. The contract period starts in January 2026, giving successful bidders adequate time to prepare and strategise for effective programme delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

School Sustainability Support, Action on Carbon and Energy in Schools (ACES) programme

Notice Description

Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) is seeking to procure a sustainability support service for schools, continuing and building on the Action on Carbon and Energy in Schools (ACES) programme. Provision of consultancy to schools in Oxfordshire to help them understand climate change. Engagement with OCC schools in order for them to reduce carbon emissions and energy cost.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0586d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061389-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
22 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 11 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ei790623@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1ND
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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