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title: "(CPU 5767) Rural Community Energy Fund Programme Evaluation"
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# (CPU 5767) Rural Community Energy Fund Programme Evaluation

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ba105af8-98cf-48d0-812e-114eb137f0d9

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## Summary

The Nottingham City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of an independent evaluation of the Rural Community Energy Fund (RCEF) programme. The contract, titled "(CPU 5767) Rural Community Energy Fund Programme Evaluation", falls under the services category. The contract value is GBP 29,864 with a contract period starting from December 6, 2022, and ending on April 30, 2023. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender period ended on October 10, 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development services, environmental services, analysis services, environmental engineering consultancy services, and energy-related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete for this contract. Interested businesses should note the contract's location in England and the specific focus on evaluating the impact and effectiveness of the RCEF programme run by the Midlands Net Zero Hub.

## Notice

Provision of an independent evaluation of the Rural Community Energy Fund (RCEF) programme delivered by the Midlands Net Zero Hub. The evaluation will review governance and delivery of the programme alongside enabling activities to engage communities and the resulting pipeline of low carbon projects. The study will explore the opportunities, challenges and regional circumstances encountered within the Hub area to provide a nuanced understanding of impact.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1152acfc-bee1-4ace-a04a-20ee26b44a68 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | 6 Dec 2022 - 30 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,864 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG2 3NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| 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 | STEER DAVIES & GLEAVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services
- 71314000 - Energy and related services
- 71620000 - Analysis services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 13 Dec 2022 at 11:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1152acfc-bee1-4ace-a04a-20ee26b44a68

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1152acfc-bee1-4ace-a04a-20ee26b44a68
  13th December 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=a41e84e8-0835-ed11-8119-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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