--- title: "Framework Agreement for Environmental Consultants to deliver energy audits" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6841e15d-b5e9-419e-9b07-111b3b1443cd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6841e15d-b5e9-419e-9b07-111b3b1443cd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6841e15d-b5e9-419e-9b07-111b3b1443cd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6841e15d-b5e9-419e-9b07-111b3b1443cd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL" published: "2021-09-03" --- # Framework Agreement for Environmental Consultants to deliver energy audits Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6841e15d-b5e9-419e-9b07-111b3b1443cd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6841e15d-b5e9-419e-9b07-111b3b1443cd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6841e15d-b5e9-419e-9b07-111b3b1443cd.json) ## Summary The Sheffield City Council is initiating a tender for a Framework Agreement aimed at selecting up to 12 Environmental Consultants to conduct energy audits for SMEs across the Sheffield City Region, encompassing Sheffield, Doncaster, Barnsley, and Rotherham. The procurement is classified under the environmental services category and will run from October 2021 until June 2023, with a total contract value of £221,000. The end date for tender submissions is set for 4th October 2021, and the project is part-funded by the England European Regional Development Fund as part of the Growth Programme 2014-2020. This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy, particularly those with experience in energy audits and low carbon improvement strategies. SMEs with the capability to support fellow SMEs in implementing energy efficiency measures are well-suited to compete for this contract. Participating firms can help enhance sustainability practices within the region, thus contributing to environmental goals while also securing potential contracts for a range of services throughout the duration of the framework. ## Notice The Council is looking to create a Framework of up to 12 Environmental Consultants who will deliver Energy Audits to SMEs across the Sheffield City Region (SCR comprising of Sheffield, Doncaster, Barnsley and Rotherham)) as part of our Low Carbon project. This is a Framework Agreement as defined by the Public Contract Regulations 2015 that enables the Council to call off their requirements as and when required. The Council does not guarantee volumes of business or accept any liability for the value of business placed with a supplier(s) through the Framework Agreement. It is envisaged the Framework Agreement will be in place from October 2021 until June 2023 and the maximum contract value for the entire Framework will be PS221,000. Providers will be appointed to the Framework Agreement based on the scoring methodology set out in the Invitation to Tender document. A fixed daily rate will be agreed for each Provider as part of this process. The project will provide business support for c260 SMEs across the four Local Authority areas in the City Region helping to identify, fund and implement Low Carbon improvements within eligible businesses. SMEs receiving support will be helped to tackle barriers to the introduction of efficiency measures/technologies that reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions. The Environmental Consultants will be required to deliver up to 260 Energy / Carbon Audits identifying measures SMEs can undertake to reduce their carbon footprint. The project is part-funded by the England European Regional Development Fund as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84db21e4-14e2-47a1-b18d-23d3174c3116 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2021 - 30 Jun 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £221,000 | | 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 | SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S1 4PL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield | | Local authority | Sheffield | | Electoral ward | City | | Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90700000 - Environmental services ## Release History - 3 Sep 2021 at 11:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84db21e4-14e2-47a1-b18d-23d3174c3116 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84db21e4-14e2-47a1-b18d-23d3174c3116 3rd September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ac336b7a-700a-ec11-810d-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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