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title: "CPU 7270 for the provision of a Professional Services Company (PSC) for District Heating Strategic Options"
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# CPU 7270 for the provision of a Professional Services Company (PSC) for District Heating Strategic Options

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f777dad4-cf78-42a5-be58-3bd13ee1cb30

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## Summary

Nottingham City Council recently completed the procurement process for the project titled "CPU 7270 for the provision of a Professional Services Company (PSC) for District Heating Strategic Options." This contract involves the provision of services within the district heating and energy-efficiency consultancy sectors. The procurement stage was identified as the award stage, and the award was made to Amberside Advisors Ltd. The total contract value is £500,000, with the contract spanning from 31 March 2025 to 30 June 2026. This procurement falls under the services category with a primary classification in district heating, and it took place in England, United Kingdom. The tender reached its conclusion as planned, with the tender period ending on 28 February 2025, allowing sufficient time for evaluation and award by 18 March 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in district heating, energy-efficiency consultancy, and related professional services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, as the procurement process was designed considering their suitability. The nature of the requirement suggests this tender would be ideal for firms that offer specialised advisory services in strategic options for district heating. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector and those with expertise in sustainable energy solutions will find substantial growth opportunities through participation in future similar procurements.

## Notice

Provision of a Professional Services Company (PSC) for District Heating Strategic Options

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e8dbccd-0383-4ec4-a9de-3a96a90ae55f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AMBERSIDE ADVISORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 09323000 - District heating
- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Jun 2025 at 07:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e8dbccd-0383-4ec4-a9de-3a96a90ae55f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e8dbccd-0383-4ec4-a9de-3a96a90ae55f
  20th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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