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title: "(CPU 6636) Midlands Regional Net Zero Building Retrofit Skills Pilot"
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# (CPU 6636) Midlands Regional Net Zero Building Retrofit Skills Pilot

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-38c9a897-6be7-48d9-bfa7-e16a923f4bd0

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## Summary

The Nottingham City Council is seeking a consultant for the Midlands Regional Net Zero Building Retrofit Skills Pilot project. The project aims to develop a Net Zero Building Retrofit Skills Plan, funded by the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero. The consultancy covers procurement, access to funding for SMEs, local skills needs, and training provision. The tender, with a value of GBP 40,000, follows a competitive quotation procurement method with a tender period ending on 26th January 2024 and a contract period starting on 19th February 2024.

This opportunity created by Nottingham City Council is suitable for businesses with expertise in research and development, analysis services, energy services, and evaluation consultancy. Businesses with experience in domestic retrofit skills and net zero projects are encouraged to compete. The tender is particularly advantageous for SMEs and organisations interested in contributing to sustainable development initiatives in the Midlands region.

## Notice

Midlands Net Zero Hub (MNZH) is looking to appoint a consultant to develop a robust Net Zero Building Retrofit Skills Plan for the Midlands. As a minimum, development of plan will entail carrying out suitable desktop study of existing research and engagement activities with relevant stakeholders as well as evaluation of project reports produced by the following three successful local authorities (LAs): 1. Birmingham City Council 2. Bolsover District Council 3. East Lindsey District Council The Plan will cover procurement and frameworks, access to funding for SMEs, local skills needs, training infrastructure and provision. Plan should also provide a blueprint for scale-up. This project is being funded by the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). The consultant will have good prior understanding of the domestic retrofit skills requirements within the region and have significant experience of similar net zero projects.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad075599-7d89-44b6-8687-0a6cb9cf7b25 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Feb 2024 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG2 3NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71314000 - Energy and related services
- 71620000 - Analysis services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2024 at 15:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad075599-7d89-44b6-8687-0a6cb9cf7b25

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad075599-7d89-44b6-8687-0a6cb9cf7b25
  12th January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=0fde279b-60b1-ee11-8127-005056b64545
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