--- title: "Local Net Zero Accelerator Pilot - Finance Support Services DPS" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d456e68e-3c4f-4275-a6f8-ae89404a2f90" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d456e68e-3c4f-4275-a6f8-ae89404a2f90" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d456e68e-3c4f-4275-a6f8-ae89404a2f90.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d456e68e-3c4f-4275-a6f8-ae89404a2f90.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2026-02-02" --- # Local Net Zero Accelerator Pilot - Finance Support Services DPS Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d456e68e-3c4f-4275-a6f8-ae89404a2f90 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d456e68e-3c4f-4275-a6f8-ae89404a2f90) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d456e68e-3c4f-4275-a6f8-ae89404a2f90.json) ## Summary The Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) is currently in the tender stage of establishing a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) for the "Local Net Zero Accelerator Pilot - Finance Support Services". This procurement process is designed to support net zero finance initiatives by engaging suppliers with expertise in financial, legal, and procurement consultancy services. Key locations involved are within England, United Kingdom, with the tender period ending on 24th July 2028 and the contract period commencing shortly after, from 25th July 2028 to 31st July 2028. This initiative, classified under financial consultancy services and related sectors, is an excellent opportunity for SMEs, though not specifically targeted at VCSEs, to participate in high-profile programmes supporting public sector innovation in achieving net zero goals. Through this tender, businesses have the opportunity to align themselves with a forward-thinking public sector initiative aimed at expanding the region's capabilities and expertise in net zero finance initiatives. Companies involved in financial management, energy efficiency, construction consultancy, and similar fields are well-suited for participation. The approach offers promising growth prospects, allowing suppliers to showcase their innovative solutions and form collaborative partnerships with local authorities. Given the flexibility of the DPS framework, diverse sectors such as auditing, tax consultancy, and environmental issues consultancy stand to contribute significantly to shaping large-scale public sector sustainability projects. With an estimated value of £20 million over its lifetime, this procurement presents a substantial business opportunity. ## Notice Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority ("CPCA") is establishing a dynamic purchasing system ("DPS") to engage expertise in a range of areas to support the delivery of net zero finance initiatives. This document provides a description of the types of services required, and what types of services are included within each DPS category. CPCA's ambition is to appoint Suppliers who will be considered by Buyers for a number of Call-Off Contracts. This will enable those Buyers to have access to relevant skills, knowledge and experience in finance, legal services, procurement and other specialist fields. The Suppliers will support the delivery of ambitious and high-profile net zero programmes while developing a base of knowledge and resources for the benefit of the wider public sector. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4275048e-fe19-4a17-9e32-06c06c8660e3 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2028 | | Future notice date | 25 Apr 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 24 Jul 2028 - 31 Jul 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY | | Locality | HUNTINGDON | | Post town | Peterborough | | Postcode | PE29 3TN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC | | Local authority | Huntingdonshire | | Electoral ward | Huntingdon North | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 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 - 66171000 - Financial consultancy services - 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services - 71530000 - Construction consultancy services - 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services - 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79100000 - Legal services - 79212000 - Auditing services - 79221000 - Tax consultancy services - 79315000 - Social research services - 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services - 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services - 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services - 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services ## Release History - 2 Feb 2026 at 13:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4275048e-fe19-4a17-9e32-06c06c8660e3 - 31 Jul 2024 at 16:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b53829ea-de39-4ccd-ba81-ba393bca31a1 - 28 Mar 2024 at 11:52 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f8a48c9-9851-49ec-a238-fc8069772fc4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4275048e-fe19-4a17-9e32-06c06c8660e3 2nd February 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b53829ea-de39-4ccd-ba81-ba393bca31a1 31st July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f8a48c9-9851-49ec-a238-fc8069772fc4 28th March 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=1b82d866-cfec-ee11-8127-005056b64545&p=f0e28573-d93a-eb11-8106-005056b64545 Link to portal - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=eaa2ab87-4644-ef11-812d-005056b64545&p=f0e28573-d93a-eb11-8106-005056b64545 Local Net Zero Accelerator Pilot - Finance Support Services DPS - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca Local Net Zero Accelerator Pilot - Finance Support Services DPS ## Notice URLs - https://cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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