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11 Aug 2026 at 10:32

Summary of the contracting process

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced service provider to assist in its efforts towards decarbonisation through the "Ceredigion - Decarbonisation Through Procurement Action Plan." This tender, aimed at the public authority sector as outlined by Welsh devolved regulations, falls under the category of services and specifically addresses research and development, as well as business and management consultancy services. The council is inviting bids until the 3rd of September, 2026, with the contract expected to commence on the 21st of September and conclude by mid-March, 2027. The procurement is under the open competition method and falls below the threshold, with submissions to be made electronically via the eTenderWales portal.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) interested in providing innovative solutions for carbon reduction. Businesses operating in consultancy services focused on sustainability, data enhancement, policy understanding, and supplier engagement would find this contract particularly suitable. By engaging in this tender, companies can position themselves strategically within the growing market of sustainable procurement practices, fostering long-term business growth and alignment with government policies on carbon reduction.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Ceredigion - Decarbonisation Through Procurement Action Plan

Notice Description

Ceredigion County Council is seeking to procure a suitably qualified and experienced service provider to bring the Council in line with other local authorities in Wales in the field of Carbon Reduction in Procurement and provide a plan to ensure that the Authority's procurement function is compliant and acting in line with its own and Welsh Government policy intentions. Objectives are to deliver an Action plan and work packages to improve: Data Understanding of Policy and Strategy Internal Training and Information Supplier Engagement and Tools Pre-Procurement Activities Carbon Reduction Plans. The works are to be completed by mid-March 2027. Please note that the contract value provided within this notice represents an estimate prepared by the Council. It is issued for guidance only and does not constitute a fixed budget or an indication of the expected contract price. Bidders are expected to submit a competitive bid based on market prices. Mae Cyngor Sir Ceredigion yn ceisio caffael darparwr gwasanaeth cymwys a phrofiadol addas i ddod a'r Cyngor yn unol ag awdurdodau lleol eraill yng Nghymru ym maes Lleihau Carbon mewn Caffael, a darparu cynllun i sicrhau bod swyddogaeth gaffael yr Awdurdod yn cydymffurfio ac yn gweithredu yn unol a'i fwriadau polisi ei hun a rhai Llywodraeth Cymru. Yr amcanion yw darparu Cynllun Gweithredu a phecynnau gwaith i wella: Data Dealltwriaeth o Bolisi a Strategaeth Hyfforddiant a Gwybodaeth Fewnol Ymgysylltu a Chyflenwyr ac Offer Gweithgareddau Cyn Gaffael Cynlluniau Lleihau Carbon Mae'r gwaith i'w gwblhau erbyn canol mis Mawrth 2027. Noder fod gwerth y contract a ddarparwyd yn yr hysbysiad hwn yn cynrychioli amcangyfrif a baratowyd gan y Cyngor. Fe'i cyhoeddir at ddibenion canllaw yn unig ac nid yw'n gyllideb sefydlog nac yn arwydd o bris disgwyliedig y contract. Disgwylir i dendrwyr gyflwyno tendr cystadleuol yn seiliedig ar brisiau'r farchnad.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The Council reserves the right to make additional purchases of Works/Goods/Services of a similar nature and scope under the contract, on the same terms and conditions, during the contract period, including any approved extensions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e118
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076138-2026
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£17,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Sep 2026 - 12 Mar 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERAERON
Postcode
SA46 0PA
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL41 Mid Wales
Delivery Location
TLL14 South West Wales

Local Authority
Ceredigion
Electoral Ward
Aberaeron and Aberarth
Westminster Constituency
Ceredigion Preseli

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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