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title: "East Suffolk Community Energy Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05999d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-14"
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# East Suffolk Community Energy Programme

Buyer: EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05999d

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## Summary

East Suffolk Council is spearheading the East Suffolk Community Energy Programme, a project aimed at developing community-owned renewable energy initiatives across East Suffolk. The contracting process involved a tendering stage that concluded on 10th October 2025, followed by the awarding of a contract on 7th November 2025. The programme entered its awarding stage, with the contract signed on 3rd March 2026, marking the collaboration between East Suffolk Council and the Centre for Sustainable Energy based in Bristol. The programme operates under the broad industry category of services, with a specific focus on business and management consultancy services. The project emphasises energy-efficiency consultancy and aims to empower local communities to reduce carbon emissions and reap sustainable benefits. Managed under an open procurement method below threshold, the project offers substantial scope for consultant-led community energy projects until 31st August 2027 with an option of extending the contract by six months.

This initiative presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms keen on contributing to sustainable energy solutions. Businesses that specialise in energy consultancy, management services, and those offering innovative approaches to community engagement would be ideal contenders. Small to medium-sized enterprises, as demonstrated by the Centre for Sustainable Energy’s involvement, have the potential to thrive in this competitive environment, benefiting from both the experience and possible financial returns of participating in a government-led project. With a strong sustainability focus, businesses able to navigate challenges in the renewable energy sector and foster local community collaboration will find this tender a pragmatic platform for growth and strategic diversification.

## Notice

East Suffolk Council is seeking an experienced consultant to work collaboratively with local communities across East Suffolk to identify, develop, and implement community-owned and led renewable energy projects. This initiative aims to empower communities to take control of their energy future, reduce carbon emissions, create local benefits, and contribute to a more sustainable energy system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033658-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | £150,000 |
| Awards value | £149,981 |
| Contracts value | £149,981 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL |
| Locality | WOODBRIDGE |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP12 1RT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Melton |
| Westminster constituency | Suffolk Coastal |
| Delivery location | TLH14 Suffolk CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CENTRE FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71314000 - Energy and related services
- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2026 at 10:22 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033658-2026
- 7 Nov 2025 at 15:29 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072134-2025
- 12 Sep 2025 at 14:34 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056286-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033658-2026
  14th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072134-2025
  7th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056286-2025
  12th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/eastsuffolk/aspx/Home
  Documents can be found at the above mentioned address. Invitation to tender Part A, Invitation to tender Part B, Draft contract terms
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-5167

## Notice URLs

- http://www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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