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title: "24038 Consultancy for undertaking a PPA market engagement & RFQ processes"
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# 24038 Consultancy for undertaking a PPA market engagement & RFQ processes

Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a8f98b10-e4a6-40ba-b865-ade7f1a64897

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## Summary

Cambridgeshire County Council recently awarded a contract for consultancy services to support PPA market engagement and RFQ processes related to their renewable energy projects. The contract, titled "24038 Consultancy for undertaking a PPA market engagement & RFQ processes," falls under the Environmental services industry category. Located in England, this procurement has progressed to the award stage with key dates including the contract start on 31 July 2024, and ending on 31 May 2027. The project addresses the Council's climate emergency goals and seeks to optimise revenues from two solar farms. The open procedure procurement method was employed, with a total contract value of £40,972 GBP.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in environmental, energy, and consultancy services. Suitable for SMEs and VCSE organisations, this project is ideal for entities specialising in research and consultancy, financial management, procurement, and business development. The contract aims to help businesses enhance their portfolio in the booming renewable energy sector by contributing to large-scale projects and supporting Cambridgeshire's ambitious Net Zero goals. By engaging in this tender, businesses can leverage the Council's investment in renewable energy to drive their growth and innovative solutions.

## Notice

The Council declared a climate emergency in 2019 and has set ambitious targets to be Net Zero for Cambridgeshire by 2045, Net Zero for the Council for scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 and to reduce the Council's scope 3 emissions by 50.4% by 2030. The Council has invested in building skills and capacity to develop a portfolio of large-scale (>1MW) renewable energy projects. These projects are in different stages of development, from conceptual to fully operational assets. The Council is looking for an experienced service provider to support the provision of PPAs for two solar farms and optimise the revenues from the selling of renewable energy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a13c7154-89af-474c-bde9-7355a6adc662 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2024 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,972 |
| 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 | CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HUNTINGDON |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE28 4YE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Huntingdonshire |
| Electoral ward | The Stukeleys |
| Westminster constituency | Huntingdon |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMMERCIAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 71314000 - Energy and related services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
- 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services
- 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services
- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2024 at 07:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a13c7154-89af-474c-bde9-7355a6adc662
- 24 May 2024 at 14:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acac987f-c98b-4f3d-b9f9-b8b64281ca81

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a13c7154-89af-474c-bde9-7355a6adc662
  7th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acac987f-c98b-4f3d-b9f9-b8b64281ca81
  24th May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=11ba3599-6017-ef11-812b-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True
  Link to Advert to participate.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/

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