--- title: "Oxfordshire Local Area Energy Plans (LAEPs)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ca52e3ef-d4dd-4b72-888c-656877b47696" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ca52e3ef-d4dd-4b72-888c-656877b47696" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ca52e3ef-d4dd-4b72-888c-656877b47696.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ca52e3ef-d4dd-4b72-888c-656877b47696.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2024-08-21" --- # Oxfordshire Local Area Energy Plans (LAEPs) Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ca52e3ef-d4dd-4b72-888c-656877b47696 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ca52e3ef-d4dd-4b72-888c-656877b47696) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ca52e3ef-d4dd-4b72-888c-656877b47696.json) ## Summary Oxfordshire County Council is currently in the tender stage for the "Oxfordshire Local Area Energy Plans (LAEPs)" project, which falls under the industry category of Energy-efficiency consultancy services. The project aims to deliver a comprehensive pathway toward Net Zero Oxfordshire by 2040 while addressing grid constraints that affect local businesses and communities. The procurement is conducted through an open procedure and has a total value of £600,000. Key milestones include the tender period ending on 30th September 2024 and the project commencing on 13th December 2024, with completion expected by 12th December 2026. The procurement is focused on services and is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The location for project delivery is within the region of England, United Kingdom. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in energy-efficiency and environmental consultancy services. Consulting firms with expertise in research, development, and local area energy planning will find this project highly relevant. The initiative provides a platform to engage with local authorities and potentially form lasting partnerships that could lead to additional projects in the future. Companies that can navigate grid constraints and deliver innovative, sustainable energy solutions will be particularly well-suited for this tender. The project also encourages the involvement of small businesses, presenting a substantial growth opportunity for SMEs looking to expand their footprint in sustainable energy consulting. ## Notice This tender exercise is for a 24 month Future Oxfordshire Partnership (FOP) project delivering two workstreams, to identify the most efficient pathway to deliver a Net Zero Oxfordshire by 2040, and reduce risks deriving for Oxfordshire businesses and communities from grid constraints: * WS1 LAEP Plans: LAEP baseline, scenarios, spatially specific action plans and, if feasible, project pipeline and investment portfolio or the data to feed into a portfolio developed by others. * WS2 LEAP function: Develop new LAEP capabilities and corresponding business case, able to navigate the impacts of grid constraints, coordinate the Net Zero project delivery pipeline and, if business case is approved, embed LAE Planning into Oxfordshire authorities in the long-term. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b033f06a-21c9-4bc0-a10d-ab0dda84f86c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | 4 Aug 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Dec 2024 - 12 Dec 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £600,000 | | 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 | OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | OXFORD | | Post town | Oxford | | Postcode | OX1 1ND | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | | Local authority | Oxford | | Electoral ward | Osney & St Thomas | | Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon | | 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) | ## 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 - 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services ## Release History - 21 Aug 2024 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b033f06a-21c9-4bc0-a10d-ab0dda84f86c - 24 Jul 2024 at 12:34 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb0ace6c-cfe9-4b99-852a-a6f84bfd0c70 - 17 Jul 2024 at 10:08 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/363fd078-c69f-4e28-b191-7bc070746067 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b033f06a-21c9-4bc0-a10d-ab0dda84f86c 21st August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb0ace6c-cfe9-4b99-852a-a6f84bfd0c70 24th July 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/363fd078-c69f-4e28-b191-7bc070746067 17th July 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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