--- title: "Pre GB Energy Community Fund Support" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-57da009e-6c68-4d33-be93-30f943a4daa7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-57da009e-6c68-4d33-be93-30f943a4daa7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-57da009e-6c68-4d33-be93-30f943a4daa7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-57da009e-6c68-4d33-be93-30f943a4daa7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2025-06-26" --- # Pre GB Energy Community Fund Support Buyer: WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-57da009e-6c68-4d33-be93-30f943a4daa7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-57da009e-6c68-4d33-be93-30f943a4daa7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-57da009e-6c68-4d33-be93-30f943a4daa7.json) ## Summary The West of England Combined Authority is inviting tenders for the "Pre GB Energy Community Fund Support" project, aimed at enhancing the pipeline of Community Energy projects in the South West Net Zero Hub (SWNZH) region. This opportunity falls under the category of business and management consultancy services. The process is at the 'tender' stage, with a tender period closing on 21 July 2025 at 12:00 PM. The contract activities are expected to start on 25 August 2025 and conclude by 23 January 2026. The project, with a budget of £75,000, seeks to help local authorities and public sector bodies develop investment models accelerating net zero progress. The procurement method is an open procedure, targeting primarily small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This tender opens meaningful opportunities for businesses in consultancy, investment model development, and energy infrastructure support. Particularly, SMEs with expertise in community energy projects, public sector decarbonisation, and net zero initiatives will find this tender conducive to expanding their portfolio. Organisations with capabilities in feasibility assessment, project pipeline development, and strategic consultancy in energy infrastructure are well-positioned to compete successfully. Additionally, the focus on regional energy projects means businesses familiar with local regulatory frameworks and community engagement strategies are likely to benefit from this opportunity. The emphasis on business growth and community impact provides a robust platform for firms aiming to influence the energy transition landscape. ## Notice The Hub is one of five Net Zero Hubs operational in England. It is hosted by the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (WEMCA). The Hub works to engage with a wide range of public sector organisations to bring forward business cases that attract investment in energy infrastructure in the pursuit of net zero. As well as providing support to regional energy projects, we deliver large-scale programmes such as domestic retrofit, and support to public sector decarbonisation schemes. We also support community energy projects and share best practice and innovation across the region. Current Objectives of the Hub: * To attract commercial investment and help Local Authorities and other local public sector bodies to develop investment models which accelerate progress to net zero. * To increase the number, quality, and scale of local net zero projects being delivered across the region in line with national targets and strategies, including supporting the early-stage development and delivery of projects. * To collaborate with DESNZ to develop and support net zero elements of wider programmes and initiatives delivered across England * To support a national knowledge transfer programme to improve information sharing, training, and evaluation. * To raise local awareness of opportunities for and benefits of local net zero investment. These objectives are currently being reviewed in light of the Governments Clean Power Plan and will be subject to a new MOU between DESNZ/Great British Energy and SWNZH/WEMCA in June 2025. One of the Hub's key programmes is the Great British Energy Community Fund (GBECF), previously the Community Energy Fund (CEF), designed to build a project pipeline of Community Energy projects in the SWNZH region. The SWNZH administer CEF and GBECF, which provides grants to voluntary sector organisations, Community Benefit Societies, Community Interest Companies (CICs), and other non-profits. These grants support recipients to assess the feasibility of installing energy generation and storage measures for the benefit of their community. Our research into the emerging Community Energy Sector and further conversations with the mature Community Energy organisations in the South West, Identifies that capacity to apply for the Community Energy Funds can be hindered by a lack of: * technical knowledge * suitable governance structures and organisational maturity * procurement and contract management expertise Successful CEF/GBECF applicants in the SWNZH region are not geographically evenly spread, with a third being within the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority area. https://www.westofengland-ca.gov.uk/about-us/democracy-funding-transparency/procurement/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95ec574b-afe0-4356-887b-d17f3134d72d | | 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 | 26 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 24 Aug 2025 - 23 Jan 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £75,000 | | 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 | WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 6AL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Bristol Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services ## Release History - 26 Jun 2025 at 12:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95ec574b-afe0-4356-887b-d17f3134d72d - 24 Jun 2025 at 07:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb578b6c-a4eb-4fe1-a4fa-7d78be702254 - 23 Jun 2025 at 16:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb7792a8-fe64-46c6-a97a-61cc52d48d4b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95ec574b-afe0-4356-887b-d17f3134d72d 26th June 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb578b6c-a4eb-4fe1-a4fa-7d78be702254 24th June 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb7792a8-fe64-46c6-a97a-61cc52d48d4b 23rd June 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.westofengland-ca.gov.uk/about-us/democracy-funding-transparency/procurement/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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