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Carbon Offsetting and Consultancy Services

LONDON UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM

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Planning

08 Jul 2026 at 14:22

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC) has commenced the planning phase for a national procurement focused on "Carbon Offsetting and Consultancy Services." The aim is to enhance and retender the existing framework for UKUPC members. This procurement process falls under the services category with a specific focus on environmental issues consultancy services, identified by the Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) code 90713000. Currently in the planning stage, LUPC is actively engaging the market to gather valuable feedback, which is due by 31st July 2026. Although the tender value has not been specified at this stage, it is anticipated to become clearer as the process progresses ahead of the tender stage. The service delivery is scheduled to start on 12th April 2027, with the possibility of renewal until 10th April 2031.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for consultancy firms specialising in environmental services and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) interested in framework agreements. Businesses with expertise in carbon offsetting, validation services, and sustainability reporting stand to benefit. The LUPC's framework aims to assist UKUPC members in meeting their carbon reduction objectives effectively and efficiently. By participating in this process, businesses can not only contribute to sustainability initiatives but also expand their service offerings across a broad range of local UK regions, ensuring compliance with evolving environmental standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Carbon Offsetting and Consultancy Services

Notice Description

LUPC is looking to retender the Carbon Offsetting and Validation Services framework which is a national offering to all members of UKUPC. The retender will be the second iteration of the offering. We are seeking feedback from the market as to the best way to achieve Member objectives for reducing carbon emissions with a view to being cost effective and without risk to UKUPC Members. We are also looking to strengthen our offering for Members on Scope 2 and 3 reporting, understanding and developing their internal processes and procedures to ensure Members are fully cognisant of their obligations to reduce carbon emissions and fully realise a net zero contribution. Interested parties should complete the feedback form here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/w7aHWnbyVL Please note we have not included a value against this PME notice as this will become clearer nearer to tender stage. It should also be noted we have specific terms of trade and obligations for this tender and we will only be entering into a contract on these terms and will not negotiate or agree to terms outside of these. Further information will be given at tender stage.

Planning Information

Interested parties should complete the feedback form here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/w7aHWnbyVL

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c6a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064324-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Nov 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Apr 2027 - 10 Apr 2029 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC3R 8HN
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Tower
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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