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title: "Business Support for Renewable Energy Generation in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)"
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buyer: "WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Business Support for Renewable Energy Generation in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)

Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-42ce6118-faea-4848-acfa-d335f42fd21e

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## Summary

The Worcestershire County Council has issued a tender titled "Business Support for Renewable Energy Generation in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)," aimed at SMEs in the energy sector. This procurement falls under the services category and engages in the open procurement method, specifically an open procedure below threshold. The tender process is active, with submissions due by 26th February 2020, and the resulting contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2020, lasting until 30th June 2022. This initiative, supported by the European Regional Development Fund, aims to increase the capacity of SMEs to adopt renewable energy technologies and significantly reduce carbon emissions in Worcestershire.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for SMEs specialising in renewable energy consultancy, technology, or installation services. As the initiative promotes low-carbon energy solutions—including technologies like Solar PV and Biomass—businesses with expertise in energy efficiency, consulting, and installation would be particularly well-suited to engage. The focus on providing independent consultancy support and grant funding opens avenues for businesses looking to expand their services in the renewable energy sector and contribute to a sustainable future.

## Notice

Provider of Business Support is a fundamental part of the delivery of the European Regional Development Funded Low Carbon Opportunities Programme, which is scheduled to run from October 2019 to September 2022 The programme will enable and encourage small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to adopt renewable energy technologies with the provision of free to the business support (Assists) to help SMEs identify and analyse possible renewable energy options. The programme will support SMEs to adopt low carbon energy installations, such as Solar PV, Biomass, ASHP, GSHP, CHP, Geothermal, Hydro and Solar Thermal. The programme will also increase the number of SMEs in Worcestershire generating renewable energy, (an increase of at least 942kWp). It will reduce carbon emissions by at least 652 tonnes CO2e and increase job creation and protection. The programme will meet these aims through the provision of independent, free consultancy support, grant funding, networking opportunities and events. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb178f4b-d663-4f58-8d77-4697835c5a0d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 30 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WORCESTERSHIRE |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR5 2NP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Worcester |
| Electoral ward | Nunnery |
| Westminster constituency | Worcester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2020 at 13:54 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb178f4b-d663-4f58-8d77-4697835c5a0d
- 29 Jan 2020 at 13:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb178f4b-d663-4f58-8d77-4697835c5a0d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb178f4b-d663-4f58-8d77-4697835c5a0d
  29th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Provenance

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