--- title: "Consultancy Services in Energy Efficiency" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-16af73e7-1ce9-4026-88bf-975c93795edf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-16af73e7-1ce9-4026-88bf-975c93795edf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-16af73e7-1ce9-4026-88bf-975c93795edf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-16af73e7-1ce9-4026-88bf-975c93795edf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER" published: "2018-06-20" --- # Consultancy Services in Energy Efficiency Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-16af73e7-1ce9-4026-88bf-975c93795edf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-16af73e7-1ce9-4026-88bf-975c93795edf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-16af73e7-1ce9-4026-88bf-975c93795edf.json) ## Summary The University of Chester is seeking tenders for consultancy services in energy efficiency, aimed at providing business support to SMEs as part of the Eco-Innovation Cheshire and Warrington project. This procurement falls under the services category and is classified as energy-efficiency consultancy services (CPV: 71314300). The open tender is currently due to close on 23rd April 2018, with the contract expected to commence on 1st June 2018 and run until 30th September 2020. The maximum budget for the project is £50,000, which includes all relevant expenses and materials. This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in energy efficiency, particularly those with experience in supporting small and medium-sized enterprises. Businesses looking to expand in the low carbon technology sector would be well positioned to compete for this contract, as it emphasizes innovation and the adoption of sustainable practices. Successful bidders will play a vital role in assisting SMEs to achieve their environmental targets and may benefit from ongoing projects stemming from the university's collaborative efforts with local institutions. ## Notice University of Chester is seeking tenders for the appointment of consultants to deliver business support to SME's in order to achieve our agreed outputs for the Eco-Innovation Cheshire and Warrington project (EICW). The Eco-Innovation Cheshire and Warrington project is led by the University of Chester who have partnered up with Lancaster University to work with local SMEs in the innovation and adoption of Low Carbon Technologies. This project is part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (Project Ref: 03R17P01835). The start date is anticipated to be in June 2018. The maximum budget allowed for this contract is PS50,000 (inclusive of VAT, all materials, consumables, expenses and travel). Tenderers are therefore advised that the actual contract value will be subject to the number of contracted hours awarded. As requirements are subject to the needs from individual SMEs, demand and volumes may vary over the contract term. No guarantee can therefore be given regarding the volume of business placed with any appointed individual consultant(s). Dates (including the actual contract start) and values provided are estimated and are therefore subject to change. Additional information: Please note that where you may have previously registered with In-Tend, it will be necessary for you to ensure that your registration does include being registered to see opportunities for University of Chester. Registration to this site is free for suppliers. There is also Help/Guidance on how to use the supplier site on the 'Help' section of the site: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofchester/aspx/Help Tender documents must be completed and returned via In-Tend by 10:00am Monday 23rd April 2018. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52837fb5-8e60-4a49-ba11-bfcb2a7d01cc | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Jun 2018 | | Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 May 2018 | | Contract period | 31 May 2018 - 30 Sep 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £50,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER | | Locality | CHESTER | | Post town | Chester | | Postcode | CH1 4BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester | | Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester | | Electoral ward | Chester City & the Garden Quarter | | Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | ENERGY MANAGEMENT GROUP; TILIX SMART ENERGY (TRADING NAME OF NEILWILLIAMS.BIZ | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services ## Release History - 20 Jun 2018 at 10:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52837fb5-8e60-4a49-ba11-bfcb2a7d01cc - 3 Apr 2018 at 14:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a8c2f12-9233-4d49-97ac-c10d5f9c9716 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52837fb5-8e60-4a49-ba11-bfcb2a7d01cc 20th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a8c2f12-9233-4d49-97ac-c10d5f9c9716 3rd April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofchester In-Tend Link ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofchester/aspx/Help - https://www1.chester.ac.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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