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

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

03 Mar 2026 at 18:04

Tender

01 Oct 2025 at 13:45

Planning

13 Aug 2025 at 09:46

Summary of the contracting process

On 3rd March 2026, Oxfordshire County Council awarded a contract to Chamberlains Aqua & Energy Systems Ltd. for the 'School Sustainability Support, Action on Carbon and Energy in Schools (ACES) programme.' This procurement process concluded under the open competition method, targeting services related to environmental consultancy for schools to aid in carbon emission reduction. Located in Oxford, the council engaged a sub-central government public authority to facilitate this initiative. The initial contract is scheduled from 3rd March 2026 to 2nd March 2027, with potential for a 12-month extension. The procurement falls under the Sewage, refuse, cleaning, and environmental services category and continues to build upon previous groundwork by Oxfordshire County Council.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities, especially for consultancies focusing on sustainable practices and environmental services. Given the nature of the work, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in energy management could find this contract particularly advantageous. The project's emphasis on sustainability consultancy to Oxfordshire schools presents a chance for businesses adept in climate change education and engagement strategies to significantly contribute. Businesses with a strong track record in reducing energy costs and emissions through innovative approaches will find themselves well-positioned to compete. The partnership with Oxfordshire County Council could solidify a firm’s reputation in environmental consultancy and foster further collaborations in public sector projects.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0586d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019232-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

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
£38,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
22 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
9 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2026 - 2 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHAMBERLAINS AQUA & ENERGY SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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