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title: "Net Zero Accelerator (phase two) - North West"
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# Net Zero Accelerator (phase two) - North West

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-42005461-1bb3-4aa3-a2f1-0a50b7ef8ea1

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## Summary

LocatED, on behalf of the Department for Education, has concluded the award phase of the "Net Zero Accelerator (phase two) - North West" procurement process. The project lies in the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services industry and spans the North West region of the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded on 24th June 2025, after an open procedure in compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, and is set to commence on 3rd June 2027, running through to 29th June 2027. This initiative is part of a broader effort supporting schools and colleges to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability, specifically focusing on decarbonisation planning and execution.

Businesses in the architectural, engineering, and energy consultancy sectors have viable growth opportunities through this tender, especially those oriented towards energy efficiency and sustainability solutions. SMEs, like Barker Associates (Essex) Limited, are well-positioned to compete and succeed in this arena, as demonstrated by their recent success in securing a contract valued at approximately £2.6 million. Such projects are pivotal for firms aiming to expand their portfolio in public sector sustainability and energy management ventures, supporting educational institutions in reaching Net Zero targets.

## Notice

LocatED, acting on behalf of the Secretary of State for Education, has awarded three contracts for the delivery of the Net Zero Accelerator programme in following three areas: Lot 1 - West Midlands & East Midlands Lot 2 - North East & Yorkshire and the Humber Lot 3 - North West The appointed Delivery Partners will support approximately 47 schools and colleges each, to reduce carbon emissions through energy efficiency upgrades, decarbonisation planning, and sustainability engagement. This contract was awarded following a compliant Open Procedure under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/881536e9-d00d-4521-945c-04c45db14f29 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Jun 2027 - 29 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,596,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,600,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 2WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BARKER ASSOCIATES (ESSEX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2025 at 15:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/881536e9-d00d-4521-945c-04c45db14f29

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/881536e9-d00d-4521-945c-04c45db14f29
  23rd July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/74206289-5150-4d72-b4a7-042a74dab920
  Redacted BARKER contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0f3d11d8-ec7c-4f49-8b55-5c6eaa0678b3
  Redacted BARKER contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e67daa8d-dcd2-4248-a3d3-3bfa54d643dc
  Redacted BARKER contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8111bb09-9c7a-416f-b93e-88971e10fc86
  Redacted BARKER contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6462900c-f908-4354-ba43-1ea9b015ef70
  Redacted BARKER contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/423a362e-bc31-4ee9-a24b-0804d28cd314
  Redacted BARKER contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/07d40886-b935-4b6e-9d89-ba5c7d30538b
  Redacted BARKER contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ef452111-0d10-48c1-ae1b-2494e1d69580
  Redacted BARKER contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5da4c6c5-f31f-4ede-a596-121fccc3fb81
  Redacted BARKER contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a42d7e8d-3585-4ded-b980-deb3fad4ae91
  Redacted BARKER contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2e898f52-3e3c-4979-a4ce-a1748faeaa73
  Redacted BARKER contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/51f92e76-fd7f-4895-a5b6-b2102e7e5fcc
  Redacted BARKER contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/722e7fd6-e21b-43f4-b913-1a3e19223759
  Redacted BARKER contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4b32ba0a-4221-40ab-b56b-68263ddbb880
  Redacted BARKER contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b66fb8c9-0562-4985-9acd-09b4fbf6340c
  Redacted BARKER contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6ab179e7-5670-407a-87b2-22d9ef402c39
  Redacted BARKER contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/72426c52-7ccd-4de2-863b-52183bb71eee
  Redacted BARKER contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/95fc8180-a3d9-4a93-ba5c-30991e098bbd
  Redacted BARKER contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/39a60038-e9f6-4e86-8542-c8aea500d7c1
  Redacted BARKER contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/987c5cc6-9dd7-4606-a581-281faa7e52c7
  Redacted BARKER contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/53893ccc-8435-44e2-8869-590fe3169bcc
  Redacted BARKER contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cf243e58-1170-4e99-9c7a-dfc37cd997fe
  Redacted BARKER contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fb13a47d-b0ec-4972-8b18-dea445e3de6a
  Redacted BARKER contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bf3d0ddd-5357-4f59-8544-15a0f1208db9
  Redacted BARKER contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/504cacd6-bbc1-49b2-88db-1dd52a52d258
  Redacted BARKER contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/690c9fad-057d-4248-b99d-624d95ee423b
  Redacted BARKER contract

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