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Consultant Programme for Net Zero Careers

KINGSTON UPON HULL CITY COUNCIL

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20 Aug 2025 at 11:03

Summary of the contracting process

Kingston Upon Hull City Council has completed the procurement process for a project titled "Consultant Programme for Net Zero Careers" in the services industry category. The tender, conducted via a limited competition under the procurement method of "Below threshold," focuses on promoting Net Zero careers through strategic projects funded by the North East and Yorkshire Net Zero Hub's Strategic Projects Pipeline. The contract, valued at up to £49,999, has been awarded to LITTLE LION RESEARCH LIMITED. The consultancy services will be provided in the United Kingdom, specifically targeting the UKE1 region, from August 20, 2025, to September 30, 2025, with the possibility of extension until March 31, 2026, contingent upon further funding agreements.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in consultancy and research services within the energy and sustainability sectors. With an award criteria based on an evaluation of 60% quality and 40% price, businesses that can provide economically advantageous and high-quality proposals are well-positioned to benefit from such opportunities. The project not only supports business growth in these sectors but also aligns with governmental goals regarding environmental sustainability and energy security, making it an ideal opportunity for businesses aiming to establish or expand their presence in the net zero development field.

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Notice Title

Consultant Programme for Net Zero Careers

Notice Description

This project is being funded through the North East and Yorkshire Net Zero Hub's Strategic Projects Pipeline, see Decision Record DR/2025/022 which details the grant funding agreement between the Tees Valley Combined Authority (accountable body of the North East and Yorkshire Net Zero Hub) and Hull City Council. A maximum value for procured services of PS49,999 has been set. The proposed contract is for a period of 4 months and is anticipated to run between 1 June 2025 and 30 September 2025, aligning with the grant funding agreement terms. An option to extend until 31 March 2026 will be included in the contract, to be actioned only if the Funder agrees as a result of an extension to their funding agreement with the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero and upon the demonstration of good progress towards delivering the contract with the requirement of additional time. The tender will be conducted by way of an RFQ exercise which is anticipated to be evaluated on the following methodology: 60% quality and 40% price with the contract being awarded to the Most Economically Advantageous Tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058b33
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050128-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,999 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20258 months ago
Contract Period
19 Aug 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KINGSTON UPON HULL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementteam@hullcc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HULL
Postcode
HU1 1AA
Post Town
Hull
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Electoral Ward
St Andrew's & Docklands
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LITTLE LION RESEARCH

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