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Carbon Report

LOWESTOFT TOWN COUNCIL

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06 May 2026 at 10:35

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Summary of the contracting process

Lowestoft Town Council has concluded a procurement process for the provision of a "Carbon Report" to evaluate and propose strategies for reducing carbon emissions across its operations. Located in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, the Town Council has aimed to enhance its sustainable practices through this initiative. The procurement, managed as an open competition below the threshold, involved a thorough assessment process focusing on value for money and the scope of work proposed. The tender period concluded on 7th April 2026 and the contract was awarded on 28th April 2026. GROUNDWORK EAST, an SME with expertise in energy-efficiency consultancy and environmental auditing, was awarded the contract, which is set to run from 1st June 2026 to 1st March 2027 with a potential extension depending on the need for contract overruns. This project falls under the services category in the area of environmental and energy-efficiency services.

The "Carbon Report" creates significant business opportunities primarily for consultants specialising in energy efficiency and environmental auditing. SMEs and VCSEs (voluntary, community, and social enterprises) keen to engage in sustainability projects would find this contract particularly valuable to expand their portfolio in offering consultancy on eco-friendly operational strategies. The consultancy services required align well with organisations experienced in analysing carbon footprints and implementing practical sustainability solutions. As Lowestoft Town Council prioritises best value and scope of work, businesses with a comprehensive approach to sustainability training and carbon emission reduction strategies are highly encouraged to participate in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Carbon Report

Notice Description

Quotations should cover the following services and each element of the overall report required should be individually costed: * A full report of carbon emissions by the Town Council across all of its operations and assets and how these could be reduced: a. Asset list (available on the Town Council website) and includes a theatre, parks and open spaces, community buildings, allotments. Most buildings have current EPC reports. Some assets are tenanted with catering and museum activities being run from these buildings. b. Town Council's vehicle fleet - Inventory of vehicles (see appendix i). c. The Town Council has its own grounds and buildings maintenance team which works across our facilities using a range of equipment and horticulture and arboriculture techniques. d. Lowestoft Town Council runs events through the year and the events schedule (see appendix ii). Report to include how events could be more sustainably run. e. A training programme for both councillors and officers for carbon literacy. Within your quote documentation please provide a copy of your company insurance policy document and details of any additional cover / services that you provide that would be available. Tenders will be assessed in terms of best value for money, scope of work and the ability to deliver the scope of work offered. It is prohibited for prospective contractors to contact Lowestoft Town Councillors or Staff to encourage or support their tender outside of the prescribed process outlined.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0662e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041434-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

90714000 - Environmental auditing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,522 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 1 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
LOWESTOFT TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR32 1DE
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Harbour & Normanston
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GROUNDWORK EAST

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