--- title: "TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF A SERVICE TO ENABLE WINCHESTER DISTRICT BUSINESSES TO BECOME ZERO CARBON AND ACCESS FUNDING" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fee7fd9c-8aef-4b06-b675-952551810b6d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fee7fd9c-8aef-4b06-b675-952551810b6d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fee7fd9c-8aef-4b06-b675-952551810b6d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fee7fd9c-8aef-4b06-b675-952551810b6d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WINCHESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2022-02-02" --- # TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF A SERVICE TO ENABLE WINCHESTER DISTRICT BUSINESSES TO BECOME ZERO CARBON AND ACCESS FUNDING Buyer: WINCHESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fee7fd9c-8aef-4b06-b675-952551810b6d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fee7fd9c-8aef-4b06-b675-952551810b6d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fee7fd9c-8aef-4b06-b675-952551810b6d.json) ## Summary The Winchester City Council is seeking bids for a tender titled "TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF A SERVICE TO ENABLE WINCHESTER DISTRICT BUSINESSES TO BECOME ZERO CARBON AND ACCESS FUNDING." This procurement, classified under research and development services and related consultancy services, takes place in the South East and South West regions of England. The tender process is currently in the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 25 February 2022. The total contract value is £30,000, and the contract period extends from 7 March 2022 to 28 February 2023. This procurement follows an open procedure, aimed at supporting local businesses in their transition to zero carbon operations. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for consulting firms and businesses that specialise in sustainability and energy efficiency to engage with local enterprises in the Winchester District. Companies equipped to assist with green audits, funding access, and implementation of low carbon technologies will be particularly well-suited to compete. By participating, businesses not only contribute to the significant goal of carbon neutrality but also position themselves as key players in the growing eco-friendly market, fostering both community development and their own growth prospects. ## Notice This business support programme funded by the council and ERDF needs to have measurable outcomes and impact that lead businesses to adopt sustainable investments, processes and practices. The purpose of the activity is to: * Reduce carbon emissions from business * Provide companies with green audits * Provide access to finance in order to improve energy efficiency and/or support growth in the development of new low carbon technologies * Raise awareness of and increase the take up of new low carbon/circular economy business models * Encourage businesses to adapt a peer led approach * Help businesses to access LoCASE funding by promoting LoCase and identifying businesses for referral to the programme Specification Winchester City Council is looking for a consultancy to support businesses in the Winchester District in meeting the challenge of carbon neutrality through the following outcomes: * help businesses become zero carbon, reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions * promote and help businesses to access LoCASE funding to reduce their energy use Service requirements Marketing requirements (engagement) * Business engagement and securing beneficiaries of the service including promoting LoCase * Outreach to existing business groups such as Winchester Business Improvement District and the local chambers of trade/ business in the market towns to secure beneficiaries * Publicising the service including crediting Winchester City Council and EDRF in any marketing material which must be approved by the council in advance * Organising and delivering regular learning / action planning workshops for businesses on the programme for a 12 month period * Work with the council on hosting quarterly zero carbon workshops for Winchester district businesses and attend to promote the programme. Zero Carbon savings requirements (support) * Identifying and work intensively with 26 businesses from across the district. The businesses must be from a range of sectors, geographical areas and sizes (including small, medium and large businesses) that is representative of the businesses located within the District. The economic profile of the Winchester District can be viewed here. * Identify those businesses with greatest potential and help them to develop the actions and steps so they can become zero carbon. * Signposting to the advice and support to enable them to take action, including funding and grants * Create an expected carbon saving target associated with the delivery of the programme overall and capture carbon savings of individual businesses on the programme. * Sharing information and best practice including creating case studies for business on actions that have been successful * The business information and support service is for a 12 month period from 1 March 2022 to 28 February 2023. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/237783a3-759b-4745-bc29-831a41f2cd1a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Mar 2022 - 28 Feb 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000 | | 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 | WINCHESTER CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WINCHESTER | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO23 9LJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire | | Local authority | Winchester | | Electoral ward | St Michael | | Westminster constituency | Winchester | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80000000 - Education and training services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 2 Feb 2022 at 14:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/237783a3-759b-4745-bc29-831a41f2cd1a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/237783a3-759b-4745-bc29-831a41f2cd1a 2nd February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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