--- title: "Carbon Offsetting and Consultancy Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c6a3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c6a3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c6a3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c6a3.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LONDON UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM" published: "2026-07-08" --- # Carbon Offsetting and Consultancy Services Buyer: LONDON UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c6a3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c6a3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c6a3.json) ## Summary The London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC) has commenced the planning phase for a national procurement focused on "Carbon Offsetting and Consultancy Services." The aim is to enhance and retender the existing framework for UKUPC members. This procurement process falls under the services category with a specific focus on environmental issues consultancy services, identified by the Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) code 90713000. Currently in the planning stage, LUPC is actively engaging the market to gather valuable feedback, which is due by 31st July 2026. Although the tender value has not been specified at this stage, it is anticipated to become clearer as the process progresses ahead of the tender stage. The service delivery is scheduled to start on 12th April 2027, with the possibility of renewal until 10th April 2031. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for consultancy firms specialising in environmental services and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) interested in framework agreements. Businesses with expertise in carbon offsetting, validation services, and sustainability reporting stand to benefit. The LUPC's framework aims to assist UKUPC members in meeting their carbon reduction objectives effectively and efficiently. By participating in this process, businesses can not only contribute to sustainability initiatives but also expand their service offerings across a broad range of local UK regions, ensuring compliance with evolving environmental standards. ## 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 Interested parties should complete the feedback form here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/w7aHWnbyVL ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064324-2026 | | 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 | 8 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 2 Nov 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 12 Apr 2027 - 10 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 - 8 Jul 2026 at 14:22 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064324-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064324-2026 8th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/w7aHWnbyVL - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.lupc.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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