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title: "Contract for Provision of Schools Carbon Reduction Programme 2025-2027"
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# Contract for Provision of Schools Carbon Reduction Programme 2025-2027

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c6f0efdd-12ce-4cf2-896e-53b0bc1d7ce1

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## Summary

Durham County Council has recently awarded a contract for the Provision of Schools Carbon Reduction Programme 2025-2027, classified under 'Energy-efficiency consultancy services' (CPV code 71314300). The contract, valued at £290,217, was awarded to the Outdoor and Sustainability Education Specialists (OASES). The programme aims to provide energy efficiency advice in schools in the North East, United Kingdom, under an SLA agreement. The contract period runs from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months. This open procedure tender was published on 25th November 2024, with the tender closing on 10th January 2025, followed by the award date on 26th February 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in energy efficiency consultancy to expand their operations and network with local educational institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, reflecting the Council's support for promoting sustainable educational environments while fostering local economic growth. This opportunity is best suited for businesses with expertise in providing consultancy services aimed at reducing carbon footprints and implementing energy-saving measures, potentially leading to long-term partnerships and visibility in the public sector.

## Notice

This contract is for the provision of Schools Carbon Reduction Programme. The primary objective of the contract is to provide energy efficiency advice in schools as part of an SLA agreement. The expected start date for the proposed contract is 01 April 2025. The expected end date for the proposed contract is 31 March 2027. The proposed contract is to be let with an option to extend for a further 12 months from the actual end date.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/340866fe-6b62-47dd-96a0-5bd81a39f148 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £290,250 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £290,217 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OUTDOOR AND SUSTAINABILITY EDUCATION SPECIALISTS (OASES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2025 at 10:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/340866fe-6b62-47dd-96a0-5bd81a39f148
- 25 Nov 2024 at 08:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7b8c495-dd26-4eac-964f-4f55602803bb
- 25 Nov 2024 at 08:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77ac84c0-cf07-4e38-a289-e5b36dcec257

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/340866fe-6b62-47dd-96a0-5bd81a39f148
  6th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7b8c495-dd26-4eac-964f-4f55602803bb
  25th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77ac84c0-cf07-4e38-a289-e5b36dcec257
  25th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e4cab19c-07ab-ef11-8132-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True
  Invitation to Tender documents can be accessed via this link.

## Notice URLs

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

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