--- title: "Low Carbon Business Opportunities Programme Lot B (Re-advertisement)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5822b832-501c-4de4-96d5-fee0b8cc5f8e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5822b832-501c-4de4-96d5-fee0b8cc5f8e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5822b832-501c-4de4-96d5-fee0b8cc5f8e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5822b832-501c-4de4-96d5-fee0b8cc5f8e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2017-01-03" --- # Low Carbon Business Opportunities Programme Lot B (Re-advertisement) Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5822b832-501c-4de4-96d5-fee0b8cc5f8e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5822b832-501c-4de4-96d5-fee0b8cc5f8e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5822b832-501c-4de4-96d5-fee0b8cc5f8e.json) ## Summary The Worcestershire County Council is procuring services for the "Low Carbon Business Opportunities Programme Lot B (Re-advertisement)," aimed at delivering Low Carbon Innovation Assists. This tender falls under the business development consultancy services category and is set in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The open procurement process is currently active, with the tender period closing on 20th January 2017. The contract is expected to start on 23rd February 2017 and run until 30th June 2019, providing a three-year opportunity for businesses to engage in low carbon innovations. This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs focusing on low carbon technologies and sustainable practices. Businesses that can provide consultancy services, recruitment assistance, or innovative low carbon solutions are encouraged to compete. By participating, they could contribute to and benefit from the European Regional Development Fund that supports local enterprises transitioning towards a low carbon economy, thereby positioning themselves as leaders in sustainability and innovation in Worcestershire's growing low carbon sector. ## Notice This Tender opportunity is to deliver Low Carbon Innovation Assists as part of the Low Carbon Business Opportunities Programme. This service was previously advertised on November 16th 2016 as Lot B (Low Carbon Innovation Assists), along with Lot A, (Renewable Energy Generation Assists). Due to an administrative error in the Lot B questions, Lot B is being re-advertised. The specification relating to Lot B has also been revised. Lot A is currently being evaluated and is not a part of this advertisement. The three year European Regional Development Fund supported 'Low Carbon Opportunities Programme' will provide support to 80 Worcestershire small to medium sized enterprises ('SMEs') across both Lot A and Lot B, providing a catalyst to further growth of Worcestershire's low carbon economy and supporting businesses at a time of transition in national low carbon energy policy. The programme will be comprised of independent, free consultancy support in the form of two day business assists; grant funding; and networking opportunities and events, for eligible SMEs in Worcestershire. The aims of the programme are to enable and encourage SMEs to adopt larger scale low carbon technology, such as renewable energy, and to innovate and grow in, or diversify into, the low carbon sector. The programme will facilitate greater innovation and research and development leading to the development and adoption of low carbon products and processes. Through this tender opportunity the Council will be contracting an independent provider to undertake the Low Carbon Innovation Assists and to provide additional services such as assistance with recruitment of SMEs to the programme. Tenderers who have already bid for Lot A may also bid for Lot B. Evidence of capacity to fulfil both Lots must be provided (See Section 4/2.2). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f43bf7d7-6612-4095-9a4c-250d65213881 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Jan 2017 | | Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 23 Feb 2017 - 30 Jun 2019 | | 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79411100 - Business development consultancy services ## Release History - 3 Jan 2017 at 16:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f43bf7d7-6612-4095-9a4c-250d65213881 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f43bf7d7-6612-4095-9a4c-250d65213881 3rd January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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