--- title: "Carbon Offsetting and Consultancy Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0697c3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0697c3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0697c3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0697c3.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LONDON UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM" published: "2026-05-13" --- # Carbon Offsetting and Consultancy Services Buyer: LONDON UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0697c3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0697c3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0697c3.json) ## Summary The London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC) is in the planning stage for retendering its Carbon Offsetting and Validation Services framework. This initiative, categorized under environmental issues consultancy services, will serve as a national offering to all members of the UK Universities Purchasing Consortium (UKUPC), located in the United Kingdom. The preliminary market engagement for this tender invites feedback to refine the approach for achieving member objectives on carbon emission reductions. The deadline for feedback is scheduled for 30th September 2026. The service contract is anticipated to commence on 12th April 2027, running until 11th April 2029, with the possibility of renewal. The procurement process involves a framework agreement, aiming to support sub-central government public authorities in their efforts toward a net-zero contribution. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy and carbon management, particularly those capable of providing innovative and cost-effective solutions for carbon offsetting and validation. Companies adept at facilitating Scope 2 and 3 carbon emission reporting and those prepared to adhere to specific terms of trade will find this opportunity well-suited to their expertise. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process supports SME involvement. Engaging in this framework could bolster growth through association with a prominent consortium, fostering long-term relationships within the public sector education market. ## Notice LUPC is looking to retender the Carbon Offsetting and Validation Services framework which is a national offering to all members of UKUPC. The retender will be the second iteration of the offering. We are seeking feedback from the market as to the best way to achieve Member objectives for reducing carbon emissions with a view to being cost effective and without risk to UKUPC Members. We are also looking to strengthen our offering for Members on Scope 2 and 3 reporting, understanding and developing their internal processes and procedures to ensure Members are fully cognisant of their obligations to reduce carbon emissions and fully realise a net zero contribution. Interested parties should complete the feedback form here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/w7aHWnbyVL Please note we have not included a value against this PME notice as this will become clearer nearer to tender stage. It should also be noted we have specific terms of trade and obligations for this tender and we will only be entering into a contract on these terms and will not negotiate or agree to terms outside of these. Further information will be given at tender stage. ### Planning Information LUPC is looking to retender the Carbon Offsetting and Validation Services framework which is a national offering to all members of UKUPC. The retender will be the second iteration of the offering. We are seeking feedback from the market as to the best way to achieve Member objectives for reducing carbon emissions with a view to being cost effective and without risk to UKUPC Members. We are also looking to strengthen our offering for Members on Scope 2 and 3 reporting, understanding and developing their internal processes and procedures to ensure Members are fully cognisant of their obligations to reduce carbon emissions and fully realise a net zero contribution. Interested parties should complete the feedback form here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/w7aHWnbyVL Please note we have not included a value against this PME notice as this will become clearer nearer to tender stage. It should also be noted we have specific terms of trade and obligations for this tender and we will only be entering into a contract on these terms and will not negotiate or agree to terms outside of these. Further information will be given at tender stage. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043945-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Sep 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Apr 2027 - 11 Apr 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LONDON UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | EC3R 8HN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | City of London | | Electoral ward | Tower | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services ## Release History - 13 May 2026 at 13:08 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043945-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043945-2026 13th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.lupc.ac.uk - https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/w7aHWnbyVL - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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