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03 Aug 2026 at 13:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Cumbria Combined Authority has successfully completed a procurement process for the provision of community energy capacity building support, which is part of their contract with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero for the fiscal year 2026/27. This tender, titled "Cumbria Combined Authority Request for Quotation (RFQ) - Community Energy Capacity Support," falls under the services category, specifically focusing on energy management and efficiency consultancy services. The contract, awarded through a limited procurement method, was signed on 1st July 2026, with an operational period from 1st July to 30th September 2026. The procurement activity took place in Penrith, Cumbria, a region within the UKD12 geographical area.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for companies specialising in energy management and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in community energy projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises, like Futureproof Cumbria, which was the successful supplier for this contract, would be well-suited to compete, given the procurement method's focus on below-threshold and limited competition initiatives. Engaging in such projects allows businesses to expand their service offerings, strengthen their local market presence, and contribute meaningfully to sustainable energy solutions. Businesses operating within or proximate to the region can leverage this opportunity to establish or enhance their partnerships with public authorities like the Cumbria Combined Authority.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Cumbria Combined Authority Request for Quotation (RFQ) - Community Energy Capacity Support

Notice Description

The Cumbria Combined Authority has undertaken a quotation exercise to procure a contract for the provision of community energy capacity building support to support service delivery of our contract with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero in 2026/27.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06da0d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073212-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

71314200 - Energy-management services

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£21,667 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CUMBRIA COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PENRITH
Postcode
CA11 0DT
Post Town
Carlisle
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
Greystoke and Ullswater
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FUTUREPROOF CUMBRIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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