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East Suffolk Community Energy Programme

EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

14 Apr 2026 at 10:22

Award

07 Nov 2025 at 15:29

Tender

12 Sep 2025 at 14:34

Summary of the contracting process

East Suffolk Council is spearheading the East Suffolk Community Energy Programme, a project aimed at developing community-owned renewable energy initiatives across East Suffolk. The contracting process involved a tendering stage that concluded on 10th October 2025, followed by the awarding of a contract on 7th November 2025. The programme entered its awarding stage, with the contract signed on 3rd March 2026, marking the collaboration between East Suffolk Council and the Centre for Sustainable Energy based in Bristol. The programme operates under the broad industry category of services, with a specific focus on business and management consultancy services. The project emphasises energy-efficiency consultancy and aims to empower local communities to reduce carbon emissions and reap sustainable benefits. Managed under an open procurement method below threshold, the project offers substantial scope for consultant-led community energy projects until 31st August 2027 with an option of extending the contract by six months.

This initiative presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms keen on contributing to sustainable energy solutions. Businesses that specialise in energy consultancy, management services, and those offering innovative approaches to community engagement would be ideal contenders. Small to medium-sized enterprises, as demonstrated by the Centre for Sustainable Energy’s involvement, have the potential to thrive in this competitive environment, benefiting from both the experience and possible financial returns of participating in a government-led project. With a strong sustainability focus, businesses able to navigate challenges in the renewable energy sector and foster local community collaboration will find this tender a pragmatic platform for growth and strategic diversification.

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Notice Title

East Suffolk Community Energy Programme

Notice Description

East Suffolk Council is seeking an experienced consultant to work collaboratively with local communities across East Suffolk to identify, develop, and implement community-owned and led renewable energy projects. This initiative aims to empower communities to take control of their energy future, reduce carbon emissions, create local benefits, and contribute to a more sustainable energy system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05999d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033658-2026
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

71314000 - Energy and related services

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£149,981 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£149,981 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20255 months ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOODBRIDGE
Postcode
IP12 1RT
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Melton
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CENTRE FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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