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Greening Business Scheme

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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20 Mar 2026 at 09:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Greening Business Scheme" was initiated by Westmorland and Furness Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Kendal, United Kingdom. The scheme focuses on offering free carbon auditing services to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across the Westmorland and Furness region, enabling them to adopt energy-efficient measures. Awarded on 22 January 2026, the procurement process was completed under a limited competition method, below threshold, with the total contract value amounting to £72,000. The contract period is scheduled from 21 March 2026 to 31 March 2027. Energy-efficiency consultancy services are the main procurement category, providing opportunities to businesses within the region classified under CPV 71314300.

This tender allows businesses within the energy-efficiency consultancy sector, particularly SMEs, to expand by participating in government contracts. Firms specialising in carbon auditing and eco-friendly solutions are well-suited to engage with this opportunity. The programme supports SMEs in implementing cost-saving and environmentally friendly practices, thus boosting their market competitiveness. The Cumbria Business Environment Network (CBEN) Partnership LLP, identified as the supplier, is an ideal candidate due to its local presence and focus on sustainable practices. Businesses looking to enhance their environmental consultancy services can benefit from engaging in such government-driven initiatives.

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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 foot printing 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/025572-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20262 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
Not Specified

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
1
Supplier Name

THE CUMBRIA BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT NETWORK (CBEN) PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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