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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 15:38

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority (YNYCA) has initiated a procurement process to engage in the "Energy Generation Accelerator Programme: Work Package 2: Community Engagement in Energy Projects". This tender falls under the services category, specifically within research consultancy services (CPV 73210000). The location for the delivery of services is the region referenced as "UKE", encompassing areas within the United Kingdom. The procurement is at the tender stage with a deadline for submissions on 7th September 2026 and an enquiry deadline on 31st August 2026. The open competition procurement method utilised is below threshold with an estimated contract value of £75,000 GBP. The contract period is expected to start on 28th September 2026, with a potential extension from the initial 6 months by another 2 months.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those engaged in renewable energy, community engagement, and consultancy services. The project seeks to enhance regional energy independence and aims for a carbon-neutral future by 2040. SME participation is encouraged, making it an attractive opportunity for smaller firms equipped with expertise in energy projects, planning processes, and community outreach. Companies experienced in managing partnerships with local authorities and communities or those with capabilities in strategic energy project development will find this procurement a promising avenue for expanding their business within the public sector. The selection for the contract prioritises a high-quality approach with an 80:20 ratio of quality to price, emphasizing the importance of innovative and effective solutions in the tender proposals.

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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
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075907-2026
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
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 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 6GA
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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