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title: "Consultant Programme for Net Zero Careers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058b33"
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# Consultant Programme for Net Zero Careers

Buyer: KINGSTON UPON HULL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058b33

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## Summary

Kingston Upon Hull City Council has completed the procurement process for a project titled "Consultant Programme for Net Zero Careers" in the services industry category. The tender, conducted via a limited competition under the procurement method of "Below threshold," focuses on promoting Net Zero careers through strategic projects funded by the North East and Yorkshire Net Zero Hub's Strategic Projects Pipeline. The contract, valued at up to £49,999, has been awarded to LITTLE LION RESEARCH LIMITED. The consultancy services will be provided in the United Kingdom, specifically targeting the UKE1 region, from August 20, 2025, to September 30, 2025, with the possibility of extension until March 31, 2026, contingent upon further funding agreements.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in consultancy and research services within the energy and sustainability sectors. With an award criteria based on an evaluation of 60% quality and 40% price, businesses that can provide economically advantageous and high-quality proposals are well-positioned to benefit from such opportunities. The project not only supports business growth in these sectors but also aligns with governmental goals regarding environmental sustainability and energy security, making it an ideal opportunity for businesses aiming to establish or expand their presence in the net zero development field.

## Notice

This project is being funded through the North East and Yorkshire Net Zero Hub's Strategic Projects Pipeline, see Decision Record DR/2025/022 which details the grant funding agreement between the Tees Valley Combined Authority (accountable body of the North East and Yorkshire Net Zero Hub) and Hull City Council. A maximum value for procured services of PS49,999 has been set. The proposed contract is for a period of 4 months and is anticipated to run between 1 June 2025 and 30 September 2025, aligning with the grant funding agreement terms. An option to extend until 31 March 2026 will be included in the contract, to be actioned only if the Funder agrees as a result of an extension to their funding agreement with the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero and upon the demonstration of good progress towards delivering the contract with the requirement of additional time. The tender will be conducted by way of an RFQ exercise which is anticipated to be evaluated on the following methodology: 60% quality and 40% price with the contract being awarded to the Most Economically Advantageous Tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050128-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Aug 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,999 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KINGSTON UPON HULL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HULL |
| Post town | Hull |
| Postcode | HU1 1AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Local authority | Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Electoral ward | St Andrew's & Docklands |
| Westminster constituency | Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LITTLE LION RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2025 at 11:03 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050128-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050128-2025
  20th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.littlelionresearch.co.uk/

## Provenance

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