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Regional Clean Energy Skills Coordination and Action Planning

ENTERPRISE CHESHIRE AND WARRINGTON

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05 Aug 2026 at 14:22

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Enterprise Cheshire and Warrington, in collaboration with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and the North West Net Zero Hub, is inviting tenders for the "Regional Clean Energy Skills Coordination and Action Planning" project. This procurement falls under the services category and focuses on research and development services. Located in the United Kingdom, it's at the tender stage with an enquiry period concluding on 12th August 2026 and submission deadline set for 25th August 2026. The work seeks consultancy support to implement the Clean Energy Skills Regional Action Plan with a budget of £80,000 to £96,000 GBP, and the contract period will start on 2nd September 2026, ending by 31st March 2027. The procurement method is open competition, suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, ensuring electronic submissions are allowed via email.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities in the renewable energy sector, particularly for consultancy firms with expertise in clean energy skills and action planning. Companies proficient in engaging with stakeholders and policymakers and those with a robust understanding of regional and national energy strategies would be well-suited to participate. The scheme supports building partnerships and developing skills in response to the forecasted increase in demand for clean energy skills by 2030, presenting a lucrative opportunity for entities aiming to contribute to the transition towards sustainable energy solutions.]}}

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Notice Title

Regional Clean Energy Skills Coordination and Action Planning

Notice Description

Enterprise Cheshire and Warrington (ECW), working alongside the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) and the North West Net Zero Hub (NWNZH) is seeking to appoint an individual consultant or small group of consultants to oversee the implementation of the Clean Energy Skills Regional Action Plan (CESRAP), and in partnership with relevant neighbouring regions. The CESRAP brings together evidence from extensive stakeholder consultation, employer engagement, provider input, and regional modelling to identify where demand for clean energy skills is growing most quickly and where the provision is already strong. It identifies an urgent need to intervene in the skills ecosystem so that local people, employers, and their supply chains can develop the skills needed to benefit from the transition to clean energy to meet a significant increase in demand in 2030 and beyond. It sets out recommendations for local leaders and policymakers, proposals for a near-term programme of skills interventions, and a framework for long-term collaboration to enable joined-up local delivery of the Government's Clean Energy Jobs Plan1. It is intended to be a practical, living framework that can guide immediate implementation, support regional collaboration, and adapt as policy, investment pipelines, and labour market conditions evolve. ECW is seeking consultancy support to implement the plan in the period up to March 31st, 2027. The work is funded by The North West Net Zero Hub. The consultant/s will need to identify one to two people who will be available to act as the Regional Lead for an agreed number of days per week, for the length of the project.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dcad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074301-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENTERPRISE CHESHIRE AND WARRINGTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WINSFORD
Postcode
CW7 1AH
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Winsford Dene
Westminster Constituency
Mid Cheshire

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