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Greening Business Scheme

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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24 Apr 2026 at 10:32

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20 Mar 2026 at 09:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Greening Business Scheme by Westmorland and Furness Council aims to provide free carbon auditing services to SMEs in Westmorland and Furness, fostering energy efficiency and cost-saving initiatives. Situated in Kendal, the council functions as a sub-central government public authority. The procurement process has reached the award stage as of 24 April 2026, following a limited competition method. The contract was initially signed on 26 February 2026, and the project's operational period is from 21 March 2026 to 31 March 2027, with services delivered across the UKD12 region. The procurement primarily concerns energy-efficiency consultancy services.

This tender offers an enticing opportunity for SMEs specialising in energy efficiency consulting, allowing them to expand their market presence and contribute to local sustainability efforts. The awarded contract, valued at £72,000 gross, presents a lucrative venture for businesses aiming to enhance their service portfolio. Given the scheme's focus on carbon auditing, enterprises with experience in environmental consultancy would be particularly well-positioned to leverage this initiative, thereby propelling business growth and fostering community relationships within the energy sector.

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Notice Title

Greening Business Scheme

Notice Description

The Greening Businesses Scheme will offer free carbon auditing for Small and Medium-Enterprises (SMEs) across Westmorland and Furness. This builds on the previous round of the scheme. The carbon footprinting will enable local SMEs to adopt energy efficient and cost-saving measures.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066fe5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037497-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£57,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£57,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20264 months ago
Contract Period
21 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 4DQ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

THE CUMBRIA BUSINESS ENTERPRISE NETWORK (CBEN) PARTNERSHIP

THE CUMBRIA BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT NETWORK (CBEN) PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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