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title: "Cumbria Combined Authority Request for Quotation (RFQ) - Community Energy Capacity Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06da0d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CUMBRIA COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-08-03"
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# Cumbria Combined Authority Request for Quotation (RFQ) - Community Energy Capacity Support

Buyer: CUMBRIA COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06da0d

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## Summary

The Cumbria Combined Authority has successfully completed a procurement process for the provision of community energy capacity building support, which is part of their contract with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero for the fiscal year 2026/27. This tender, titled "Cumbria Combined Authority Request for Quotation (RFQ) - Community Energy Capacity Support," falls under the services category, specifically focusing on energy management and efficiency consultancy services. The contract, awarded through a limited procurement method, was signed on 1st July 2026, with an operational period from 1st July to 30th September 2026. The procurement activity took place in Penrith, Cumbria, a region within the UKD12 geographical area.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for companies specialising in energy management and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in community energy projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises, like Futureproof Cumbria, which was the successful supplier for this contract, would be well-suited to compete, given the procurement method's focus on below-threshold and limited competition initiatives. Engaging in such projects allows businesses to expand their service offerings, strengthen their local market presence, and contribute meaningfully to sustainable energy solutions. Businesses operating within or proximate to the region can leverage this opportunity to establish or enhance their partnerships with public authorities like the Cumbria Combined Authority.

## Notice

The Cumbria Combined Authority has undertaken a quotation exercise to procure a contract for the provision of community energy capacity building support to support service delivery of our contract with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero in 2026/27.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073212-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details 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 | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £21,667 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CUMBRIA COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | PENRITH |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA11 0DT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness |
| Local authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Electoral ward | Greystoke and Ullswater |
| Westminster constituency | Westmorland and Lonsdale |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FUTUREPROOF CUMBRIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71314200 - Energy-management services
- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2026 at 13:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073212-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073212-2026
  3rd August 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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