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title: "25259 - Net Zero Business Support"
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# 25259 - Net Zero Business Support

Buyer: PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-82a448ed-e84f-426a-aed0-4cf6e0447557

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## Summary

The Plymouth City Council has awarded a contract for the project titled "25259 - Net Zero Business Support." The procurement process involved providing free support for businesses in Plymouth to adopt environmentally conscious processes towards achieving net zero status. The contract, valued at £120,000, was awarded to suppliers BIP and Cosmic following an open procedure. The contract period is from October 19, 2023, to March 31, 2024, with a tender period ending on September 15, 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses focused on consultancy services related to business analysis in the environmental sustainability sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in helping businesses transition to net zero practices would be well-suited to compete. By understanding and addressing the needs of businesses in areas like compliance, governance, finance, and market research, potential suppliers can contribute to successful business strategies aligned with sustainability goals.

## Notice

to provide free support for businesses to adopt more environmentally conscious processes, particularly through information, tools and resources that support towards being net zero. Providing Free Net Zero Business Support aimed at answering key questions including (but not limited to): - How can you grow your business to be more environmentally conscious? - What are your biggest carbon contributors? - How can you diversify and decarbonise your business - are there any changes that need to be made? - What information, tool and resources are you already aware of that could provide support towards being net zero? The work should cover all businesses based in the Plymouth City Council area, including pre-start businesses and should be tailored to meet the specific needs of the businesses in that area. Bidders should demonstrate an understanding of the needs of specific target groups and how their proposal will address net zero business issues essential to successful businesses in areas including, but not limited to: compliance, governance, appropriate business models and regulatory information; business strategy and business planning; finance, including small grants and financial skills; business idea development, market research and market understanding; customers and selling; managing and running a business; and employing people.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7024f023-6f2e-4b33-ab9f-faa73075b471 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 18 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL1 3BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | St Peter and the Waterfront |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BIP; COSMIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2023 at 15:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7024f023-6f2e-4b33-ab9f-faa73075b471

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7024f023-6f2e-4b33-ab9f-faa73075b471
  18th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=79cce58f-7142-ee11-8124-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.plymouth.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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