--- title: "Support for Local Area Energy Planning Stages 1-3" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e6b42f3e-fc54-482f-8df0-0b0bd9ee7068" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e6b42f3e-fc54-482f-8df0-0b0bd9ee7068" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e6b42f3e-fc54-482f-8df0-0b0bd9ee7068.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e6b42f3e-fc54-482f-8df0-0b0bd9ee7068.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2024-11-25" --- # Support for Local Area Energy Planning Stages 1-3 Buyer: WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e6b42f3e-fc54-482f-8df0-0b0bd9ee7068 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e6b42f3e-fc54-482f-8df0-0b0bd9ee7068) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e6b42f3e-fc54-482f-8df0-0b0bd9ee7068.json) ## Summary The West of England Combined Authority is seeking support for Local Area Energy (LAE) Planning Stages 1-3. This tender falls under the technical planning services industry category, with a focus on areas within the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with the call for bids concluding on 20 December 2024. The contract period is set to begin on 21 January 2025 and end on 10 October 2025. The procurement method employed is an open procedure for contracts below the threshold. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical planning services, particularly those experienced in energy systems and net-zero transitions. Companies capable of navigating the complexities of LAE planning to achieve cost-effective and integrated solutions will find this procurement advantageous. The contract value is set at £120,000, making it a lucrative prospect for enterprises keen on contributing to the UK's net zero emission targets by supporting local authorities in the South West region. ## Notice Local Area Energy (LAE) Planning is a relatively new process that has arisen as a result of the recognition that the majority of the UK's emissions are within the scope of influence of local authorities and is designed to deliver effective local action to contribute to the net zero emission targets. LAE planning uses technical evidence on the whole energy system, as well as wider non-technical factors, to identify the changes necessary to transition an area's energy system to net zero within a specified timeframe and in the most cost-effective and integrated manner possible. It is a spatial and temporal plan that enables an area to understand its pathway to net zero and is intended to result in a pipeline of investable projects for that area. During 2023, several local authorities in the SW region approached the SWNZH requesting information and support on LAE Plans, siting barriers around the cost and complexity of creating plans, and their effectiveness in leading to net zero delivery. As a result, the SWNZH has committed to supporting these local authorities in laying the foundations for LAE planning, and net zero delivery, and is seeking the support of a supplier through this tender. Interested parties should register at https://weca-atamis.my.site.com/s/Welcome to view documents and submit bids. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90a0fe8a-83ba-4acc-abef-97cc2bc34ba1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 21 Jan 2025 - 10 Oct 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £120,000 | | 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 | WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 6EW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Lawrence Hill | | Westminster constituency | Bristol East | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71356400 - Technical planning services ## Release History - 25 Nov 2024 at 10:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90a0fe8a-83ba-4acc-abef-97cc2bc34ba1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90a0fe8a-83ba-4acc-abef-97cc2bc34ba1 25th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9c9012b8-6300-4640-bbce-85a7c4ce932a 20241121 SWNZH LAEP 1-3 ITT ## Notice URLs - https://weca-atamis.my.site.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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