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Plymouth Heat Network Delivery Partner - Commercial Consultancy

PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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06 Mar 2026 at 14:24

Summary of the contracting process

Plymouth City Council has completed a procurement process for a commercial consultancy service related to the Plymouth Heat Network project. The contract, awarded to AMBERSIDE ADVISORS LTD, entails ongoing commercial support for the Development Agreement and the preparation of a Side Agreement for a heat connection to the Civic Cluster. This direct procurement was conducted below the threshold and without competition. Located in Plymouth, UK, the contract commenced on the 9th of March 2026 and will run until the 30th of October 2026, with a gross value of £48,000. The industry category associated with this tender is financial consultancy services.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in services within the financial consultancy domain. Particularly, AMBERSIDE ADVISORS LTD, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), successfully secured the contract, demonstrating favourable prospects for similar firms aiming to engage with public sector projects. Such tenders are ideal for businesses already experienced in handling complex commercial agreements and infrastructure projects. The focus on the heat network and its connection to civic facilities highlights an emphasis on innovative consultancy solutions, creating potential pathways for further expansion and expertise within this growing sector.

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Notice Title

Plymouth Heat Network Delivery Partner - Commercial Consultancy

Notice Description

Commercial consultancy support in relation to the Plymouth Heat Network project including: - ongoing commercial support for the Development Agreement - preparation of a Side Agreement for a heat connection to the Civic Cluster.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06644f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020464-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL1 3BJ
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
St Peter and the Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMBERSIDE ADVISORS

Further Information

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