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title: "Carbon Abatement Pathways Study refresh"
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# Carbon Abatement Pathways Study refresh

Buyer: CITY OF YORK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-367cad4b-b106-495b-8875-b2ab48adcc9b

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## Summary

The City of York Council has awarded a contract for a "Carbon Abatement Pathways Study refresh" under the industry category of Energy-efficiency consultancy services. This project is crucial to the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority’s goal of becoming England’s first carbon-negative region by 2050. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with WSP UK Limited selected as the supplier. The key contract dates are from 9th September 2024 to 31st January 2025, with the tender process closing on 2nd August 2024. The contract is valued at £4,493,443 and falls under several CPV classifications, including research and development consultancy services and environmental issues consultancy services. The project will take place in the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in energy-efficiency and environmental consultancy services to contribute to the region's ambitious carbon reduction targets. Companies that specialise in research consultancy, developing emissions baselines, and creating sustainable pathways would find this contract particularly beneficial for growth. The tender specifically highlights suitability for SMEs and VCSEs, thereby encouraging participation from a diverse range of businesses. The comprehensive nature of the study will allow engaged companies to showcase their expertise and possibly secure long-term engagements and visibility within the sustainable development sector.

## Notice

This project is part of the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority's work on becoming England's first carbon negative region and contributing towards the national goal of net zero by 2050. It aims to understand the progress made on reaching net zero and carbon negative emissions and how the Routemap to Carbon Negative needs to be adapted to reflect this progress and the remaining carbon budget. The aim of the project is: To develop a current emissions baseline for the Routemap to Carbon Negative and reflect progress, develop refreshed pathways and identify necessary changes to ensure deliverability of net zero and carbon negative. The outputs of the project should support the upcoming Routemap Refresh.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4da487c6-5c98-4542-a020-e7dfbfcc6599 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 8 Sep 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,493,443 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,934 |
| 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 | CITY OF YORK COUNCIL |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO1 6GA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Micklegate |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Sep 2024 at 11:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4da487c6-5c98-4542-a020-e7dfbfcc6599

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4da487c6-5c98-4542-a020-e7dfbfcc6599
  9th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=83522&B=UK
  Project reference, 89216.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.york.gov.uk

## Provenance

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