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Sutton Community Energy Capacity Building and Set-Up Support - London Borough of Sutton

LONDON BOROUGH OF SUTTON

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Award

27 Jan 2026 at 12:38

Tender

13 Nov 2025 at 12:57

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Sutton, a sub-central government public authority, has completed an open competition for a contract titled "Sutton Community Energy Capacity Building and Set-Up Support - London Borough of Sutton". This procurement process, which initiated as a tender and followed by an award, was completed on 27th January 2026. The procurement focused on developing community energy capacity and set-up support within Sutton. The award was valued at £40,000 (exclusive of VAT) for the project duration from 27th January 2026 to 31st January 2027. The project is aimed at fostering community energy initiatives within the Sutton area, a growing sector that aligns with social, personal services, and renewable energy sources. The award was made to BioRegional, a UK-based SME located in London.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in community energy services, particularly those interested in entering or expanding within the renewable energy sector. The project emphasises capacity building and support, which are key areas for SMEs focusing on sustainable energy solutions. Companies that can provide innovative approaches for establishing community energy groups will find this opportunity particularly beneficial. Given its focus on enhancing community energy and engagement, businesses adept in collaborating with local communities and authorities will be well-suited to compete for such procurement processes in the future.

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Notice Title

Sutton Community Energy Capacity Building and Set-Up Support - London Borough of Sutton

Notice Description

Community Energy is a rapidly growing sector that empowers local communities to generate their own low carbon energy supplies. There are over 500 community energy groups across the UK delivering a range of different projects that all benefit their local community and improve access to local, renewable energy. There are a range of new and established community energy organisations operating across London, including groups such as CREW and Croydon Community Energy in neighbouring boroughs. At present there is no community energy organisation operational in Sutton. The London Borough of Sutton is seeking a lead partner to deliver a one year project to establish community energy in the borough. The key activities/outputs are defined within the following two stage: Stage 1. Capacity building Stage 2. Set-up support The estimated budget for this project is in the range of PS35,000 - PS40,000 maximum (exc. vat) for both stages combined.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e05e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007073-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2026 - 31 Jan 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF SUTTON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.procurement@sutton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUTTON
Postcode
SM1 1EA
Post Town
Sutton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sutton
Electoral Ward
Sutton Central
Westminster Constituency
Sutton and Cheam

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIOREGIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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