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title: "Community Group Support for Feasibility Funding Under the Rural Community Energy Fund (RCEF) Framework"
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# Community Group Support for Feasibility Funding Under the Rural Community Energy Fund (RCEF) Framework

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b98ff18-efcb-482e-8899-c656360327a4

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## Summary

The Tees Valley Combined Authority is inviting tenders for "Community Group Support for Feasibility Funding Under the Rural Community Energy Fund (RCEF) Framework". This project, classified under the CPV category for feasibility studies and advisory services, is focused on providing technical and financial support to community groups in the North East, Yorkshire, and Humber areas. The tender period ends on 29 January 2020, with a total procurement value of £180,000 through an open procedure. The contract duration is set to commence on 17 February 2020 and conclude by 31 July 2020.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in feasibility studies, community services, and renewable energy projects. Businesses engaged in providing technical consultancy and support services for community energy initiatives would be ideally placed to compete for this tender, making it a promising opportunity for those looking to expand their outreach in the energy sector.

## Notice

Framework partners are sought provide technical and financial support to community groups applying for feasibility funding under the Rural Community Energy Fund (RCEF). Groups will operate in the North East, Yorkshire and Humber areas. The maximum Stage 1 award is PS40,000 towards support for Stage 1 bids for renewable energy projects within their community.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d3202e9-8d59-4dc5-951a-74e5ade38a6e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2020 - 31 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| 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 | TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | STOCKTON-ON-TEES |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS17 6QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees |
| Local authority | Stockton-on-Tees |
| Electoral ward | Mandale & Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2019 at 10:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d3202e9-8d59-4dc5-951a-74e5ade38a6e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d3202e9-8d59-4dc5-951a-74e5ade38a6e
  19th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.teesvalley-ca.gov.uk

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