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title: "CPU 7631 Midlands Net Zero Hub - Community Energy Building Capacity Study"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056b3c"
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# CPU 7631 Midlands Net Zero Hub - Community Energy Building Capacity Study

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056b3c

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## Summary

Nottingham City Council has awarded a contract for the "CPU 7631 Midlands Net Zero Hub - Community Energy Building Capacity Study" to ENERGY SAVING TRUST ENTERPRISES LIMITED. This contract involves assisting six local authorities across the Midlands with developing community energy strategies to promote net-zero initiatives. The contract, valued at £98,750, commenced on 22nd October 2025 and will run until 22nd July 2026. The procurement process followed an open competition method and falls under the services category, specifically energy and related services, covering regions UKF and UKG in the United Kingdom. This award marks the completion of the procurement stage, with the contract having been signed on 14th October 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms with expertise in energy services to engage with multiple local authorities to build capacity in community-led energy initiatives. The contract aims to support local growth by fostering sustainable practices, making it an attractive prospect for businesses with experience in community projects, sustainability consulting, or energy management. SMEs and businesses interested in expanding their portfolios in the public sector may find this to be an advantageous opportunity, particularly those capable of meeting quality benchmarks associated with net-zero strategy formulation and implementation.

## Notice

Midlands Net Zero Hub wishes to appoint a qualified consultant to assist six local authorities across the Midlands to conduct a "Community Energy Capacity Building Study". The six areas will be selected from the authorities that have responded to the MNZH run expression of interest. This study will develop tailored community energy strategies and build local capacity to drive tangible net-zero progress through community-led initiatives.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: In event further time is necessary to complete

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067361-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Oct 2025 - 22 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £130,000 |
| Lots value | £130,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £98,750 |

## Status

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

## 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 | TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ENERGY SAVING TRUST ENTERPRISES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71314000 - Energy and related services

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2025 at 09:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067361-2025
- 1 Aug 2025 at 11:24 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045190-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067361-2025
  22nd October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045190-2025
  1st August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://energysavingtrust.org.uk
- http://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com
- https://procontract.due-north.comOpportunityTitle:(CPU7631)MidlandsNetZeroHubCommunityEnergyBuildingCapacityStudy
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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