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# Retrofit Skills Assessment

Buyer: CITY OF YORK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3b3ab7f3-ac27-4399-b2a2-4323f4695536

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## Summary

The City of York Council has completed an open procurement process titled "Retrofit Skills Assessment," classified under Energy-efficiency consultancy services (CPV 71314300) with additional focus on Research and development consultancy services (CPV 73200000). This project aims to map current and future retrofit skills needs within York and North Yorkshire as part of the region's development strategy. Focus Consultants 2010 LLP has been awarded this contract. The contract period starts from 14 August 2024 and ends on 8 November 2024, with a total value of £33,250. The main location for the service delivery is Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy services, particularly those specialising in energy efficiency and research and development in the retrofit industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially well-suited to compete in such tenders given the specific inclusion for these types of organisations. Engaging in this contract could help businesses position themselves as key players in the region’s effort to meet its retrofit targets, broadening their market reach and enhancing their portfolio of public sector projects.

## Notice

This project is part of the development of York and North Yorkshire's Retrofit Strategy. It should provide a cohesive and comprehensive picture of current retrofit skills and future retrofit skills need in York and North Yorkshire. The aim of the project is: To undertake research to support York and North Yorkshire to meet its retrofit targets by setting out the future retrofit skills requirements for the region, and the gap between this and current provision. The objectives of the project are: To create a summary report highlighting the level of retrofit skills and state of the supply chain now compared to the projected retrofit skills needed in the future, based on the retrofit needs of York and North Yorkshire.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32deffe7-56b2-49cf-bc36-a3a8dc4a554d |
| 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 | 13 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 13 Aug 2024 - 8 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,250 |
| 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 | FOCUS CONSULTANTS 2010 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2024 at 09:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32deffe7-56b2-49cf-bc36-a3a8dc4a554d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32deffe7-56b2-49cf-bc36-a3a8dc4a554d
  13th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=83523&B=UK
  Project reference: 89217

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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