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title: "WDC Consultancy for SME Zero Carbon Project"
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# WDC Consultancy for SME Zero Carbon Project

Buyer: WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-43727df3-b0f4-40a6-899a-8d93ed09b0c8

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the Wealden District Council, which has initiated a project titled "WDC Consultancy for SME Zero Carbon Project." This initiative, situated in the South East of England, falls under the industry category of energy-efficiency consultancy services. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the contract period commencing on 13 September 2021 and concluding on 30 June 2022. The tender period ended on 31 August 2021, and a total of £32,000 has been allocated for this project using an exemption/direct-to-supplier procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in renewable energy, consultancy, and engagement services. By addressing barriers to the adoption of renewable technologies among local businesses, the project aims to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability. Those that can provide both technical and strategic engagement support will find this project particularly relevant, as it seeks to increase the uptake of energy audits and the installation of renewable technology, not only benefiting the businesses involved but also contributing to broader environmental goals.

## Notice

In support of the Climate Emergency Plan, WDC has secured funding from the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) Foundation to deliver a business engagement project to increase the uptake of renewable energy (and energy efficiency) on the Diplocks Industrial Estate. Two sets of consultants will be procured to help deliver the project - an engagement consultant and a technical consultant. SMEs are often busy, and a small number of people have a wide range of responsibilities. This can mean that activities perceived as 'additional' are not a priority. A further issue is that SMEs often lease properties, and installing renewable energy or making energy efficiency improvements can be challenging, depending on lease terms, ROI timelines and landlord buy-in. This project seeks to address those barriers and provide knowledge and engagement support to businesses to increase uptake of energy audits and installation of renewable energy technology on the Diplocks Estate. Results and learning will be distributed nationally to inform engagement approaches in other areas. The project will run for 10 months from September 2021 and involve a programme of sustained engagement with businesses and landowners on the estate to raise awareness and generate interest in the project among both groups. In addition to the engagement support procured through this exercise, the project will also draw support from the LoCASE business support programme in the form of free energy audits for participating businesses. Following this audit, a technical feasibility study and business case will be offered to demonstrate the value of proposed measures and encourage take up. The engagement consultant will assist the business from initial engagement through to installation of measures.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac9be0d0-7679-4d49-bea2-018f3f34cf4e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Exemption/Direct to supplier |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 12 Sep 2021 - 30 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,000 |
| 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 | WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | HAILSHAM |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN27 2AX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Wealden |
| Electoral ward | Hailsham Central |
| Westminster constituency | Sussex Weald |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CREATIVE CLARITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Nov 2021 at 13:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac9be0d0-7679-4d49-bea2-018f3f34cf4e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac9be0d0-7679-4d49-bea2-018f3f34cf4e
  1st November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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