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title: "Low Carbon Community and Business Support Services Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-031553"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-04-05"
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# Low Carbon Community and Business Support Services Framework

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031553

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council is leading the procurement for the "Low Carbon Community and Business Support Services Framework" within the environmental services sector. This tender is currently active and has a total budget of £250,000. The main objective is to assist community groups, residents, and businesses in Suffolk in reducing their carbon footprints as part of the Suffolk Climate Emergency Plan. The open procurement method allows for submissions until 11th March 2022, with the contract period set to commence on 18th April 2022 and lasting for four years, concluding on 17th April 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on environmental services and sustainability. Companies specialising in carbon reduction strategies, community engagement, and support services for entities striving for sustainability will be particularly well-suited to compete. As Suffolk County Council adopts a single provider framework, successful bidders will be directly awarded contracts, creating pathways for growth within the green economy. Collaborating with public sector organisations can also enhance business visibility and credibility in the growing market for low carbon solutions.

## Notice

Suffolk County Council are working collaboratively with all of Suffolk's public sector organisations to implement the Suffolk Climate Emergency Plan and therefore they may use this framework. The Plan responds to our shared aspiration to work towards a carbon neutral Suffolk by 2030.As part of this we wish to offer a Low Carbon Community and Business Support Service to help residents, community groups, businesses and Parish Councils reduce their carbon footprint and achieve low carbon outcomes for themselves, their residents and customers. Some services may be provided to schools and internal public sector staff. This is a single provider framework and therefore work will be directly awarded. The deadline for submissions is 11th March 2022 at 12noon.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Suffolk County Council are working collaboratively with all of Suffolk's public sector organisations to implement the Suffolk Climate Emergency Plan and therefore they may use this framework. The Plan responds to our shared aspiration to work towards a carbon neutral Suffolk by 2030.As part of this we wish to offer a Low Carbon Community and Business Support Service to help residents, community groups, businesses and Parish Councils reduce their carbon footprint and achieve low carbon outcomes for themselves, their residents and customers. Some services may be provided to schools and internal public sector staff. This is a single provider framework and therefore work will be directly awarded. The deadline for submissions is 11th March 2022 at 12noon.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009064-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 17 Apr 2022 - 17 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | £250,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £250,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | TLH14 Suffolk CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GROUNDWORK EAST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2022 at 09:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009064-2022
- 9 Feb 2022 at 16:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003768-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.suffolksourcing.uk

## Provenance

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