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Energy Generation Accelerator Programme: Work Package 2: Community Engagement in Energy Projects

York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority

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10 Aug 2026 at 16:38

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority is procuring community engagement support for Work Package 2 of its Energy Generation Accelerator Programme. The requirement is for research consultancy services focused on engaging communities fairly in renewable energy and heat generation projects. The wider programme aims to address barriers including limited public-sector funding and expertise, planning processes and grid connections, while developing an investible pipeline of strategic energy projects with local authorities, planning departments and communities. Delivery is across York and North Yorkshire. The work supports the region’s ambition for energy independence and to become England’s first carbon-negative region by 2040. It is a services opportunity for organisations experienced in community engagement, consultation and research connected with energy or infrastructure development.

The procurement has reached tender: the Authority invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. It is a single-lot requirement with an estimated gross value of £75,000. Potential suppliers could submit enquiries until 12:00 on 31 August 2026, and bids were due by 12:00 on 7 September 2026. The contract period was set to start on 28 September 2026 and end on 27 March 2027, with an option to extend by two months to 27 May 2027. Electronic submission was allowed. The most advantageous tender is assessed using a price-to-quality ratio of 20% price and 80% quality.

This opportunity suits research and consultancy businesses that can design and deliver effective community engagement for renewable energy and heat projects. Strong candidates will be able to work fairly and constructively with communities, local authorities and planning departments, and turn engagement findings into practical advice for project development. Relevant experience in energy, infrastructure, planning, consultation, stakeholder engagement or developing project pipelines is likely to be useful. Suppliers should be able to investigate barriers such as public-sector capability, funding, planning and grid connections, and communicate findings clearly to different audiences. The requirement is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, making it accessible to specialist consultancies as well as larger organisations with appropriate energy and engagement capacity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Energy Generation Accelerator Programme: Work Package 2: Community Engagement in Energy Projects

Notice Description

In response to the context and challenges of the developing energy landscape, the EGAP has been developed by YNYCA. The aim of the programme is: To work towards the region's goal of securing energy independence and our ambition of becoming England's first Carbon Negative region by 2040. This will be achieved by: * Identifying and addressing the challenges faced in the development of renewable energy and heat generation projects in Y&NY, including: a lack of funding and expertise in the public sector, engaging fairly with communities in energy projects, navigating planning processes, and issues securing grid connections for sites. * Developing an investible pipeline of strategic projects in partnership with local authorities, planning departments, and communities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract will be for a period of 6 months with an option to extend for a further period of 2 months. Therefore the total possible Contract duration is 8 months (6+2).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e094
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075907-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Sep 2026 - 27 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
York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 6GA
Postcode Area
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Micklegate
Westminster Constituency
York Central

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