--- title: "Uttlesford District Council - Renewable Energy and Decarbonisation Strategy" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a78ac08e-0b03-40ad-896b-59019a6c8126" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a78ac08e-0b03-40ad-896b-59019a6c8126" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a78ac08e-0b03-40ad-896b-59019a6c8126.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a78ac08e-0b03-40ad-896b-59019a6c8126.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-08-13" --- # Uttlesford District Council - Renewable Energy and Decarbonisation Strategy Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a78ac08e-0b03-40ad-896b-59019a6c8126 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a78ac08e-0b03-40ad-896b-59019a6c8126) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a78ac08e-0b03-40ad-896b-59019a6c8126.json) ## Summary The Uttlesford District Council is currently engaged in a tender process for a consultancy project titled "Renewable Energy and Decarbonisation Strategy." This initiative falls under the energy services industry category and is located in the East of England, United Kingdom. The tender is at the Award stage, having been published on 12th July 2021 and officially awarded on 4th August 2021, with a contract period extending until 31st December 2024. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure below the threshold, and the initial tender period concluded on 30th July 2021. This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for consultancy firms specialising in renewable energy, sustainability, and climate change strategies to grow their business. Companies that understand the impacts of renewable energy policies on local planning and can provide thorough carbon assessments will find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract. Furthermore, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, aligning with the council's objective to address climate change through impactful strategic planning. ## Notice To apply please contact molly.brown2@essex.gov.uk Uttlesford District Council invites consultancy teams to submit a proposal to work with the Council on the Renewable Energy and Decarbonisation Strategy of the emerging Local Plan as a critical element in its preparation, soundness and evidence of a robust response to the Council's corporate climate change agenda. Consultants must engage with interests in the development of energy infrastructure across the District and on strategic sites, and largescale proposals, as well as other consultants appointed to work in related areas such as the Water Cycle, Sustainability Appraisal, IDP and viability. They must advise, recommend and assess the impact of renewable energy and net zero carbon policies on the deliverability of the Local Plan proposals as they develop, working with promoters to ensure achievability of the predicted growth over the Local Plan period to 2040. Consultants are working to the Council's corporate objective to address climate change and they must advise on the extent to which this can be achieved through the local plan process, reflected in the policies, design guidance and options for the spatial strategy. They should provide a full 'carbon' assessment of the preferred spatial strategy. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/085443ea-9b13-4ca1-b725-2c10d256ab5a | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 3 Aug 2021 | | Contract period | 3 Aug 2021 - 31 Dec 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £66,875 | | 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | CHELMSFORD | | Post town | Chelmsford | | Postcode | CM1 1LX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex | | Local authority | Chelmsford | | Electoral ward | Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park | | Westminster constituency | Chelmsford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ZEBRACARBON | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71314000 - Energy and related services ## Release History - 13 Aug 2021 at 12:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/085443ea-9b13-4ca1-b725-2c10d256ab5a - 23 Jul 2021 at 13:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/234f831f-fdff-4625-8783-dc2a33ed9841 - 19 Jul 2021 at 09:09 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/234f831f-fdff-4625-8783-dc2a33ed9841 - 15 Jul 2021 at 12:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/234f831f-fdff-4625-8783-dc2a33ed9841 - 12 Jul 2021 at 14:57 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/234f831f-fdff-4625-8783-dc2a33ed9841 - 12 Jul 2021 at 14:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/234f831f-fdff-4625-8783-dc2a33ed9841 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/085443ea-9b13-4ca1-b725-2c10d256ab5a 13th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/234f831f-fdff-4625-8783-dc2a33ed9841 23rd July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f448b6e6-ef05-405d-89c6-606bcb60f464 Specification & Quality Questions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/901d3339-d35a-4c6a-8eb3-1ffb730dcbf4 Bidders Guidance - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fb65d7ab-8608-4978-9792-f71a01bb6d0a Terms & Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8676b227-6d4e-4f0a-ae5d-24aafce50fe1 Price Matrix - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/80a5c678-243a-4ea3-9b9b-52c1c1c66e16 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/152b12c2-41c5-4fea-b405-d761b9a3d7b8 Clarifications - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a7731578-3a15-4aa9-8345-dbc7d6f99c56 Specification & Quality Questions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4bde8347-e8a1-4946-b057-04bbd663cb80 Clarification Register ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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