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title: "Energy Generation Accelerator Programme: Work Package 2: Community Engagement in Energy Projects"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06e094"
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# Energy Generation Accelerator Programme: Work Package 2: Community Engagement in Energy Projects

Buyer: YORK AND NORTH YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06e094

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## Summary

The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority (YNYCA) has initiated a procurement process to engage in the "Energy Generation Accelerator Programme: Work Package 2: Community Engagement in Energy Projects". This tender falls under the services category, specifically within research consultancy services (CPV 73210000). The location for the delivery of services is the region referenced as "UKE", encompassing areas within the United Kingdom. The procurement is at the tender stage with a deadline for submissions on 7th September 2026 and an enquiry deadline on 31st August 2026. The open competition procurement method utilised is below threshold with an estimated contract value of £75,000 GBP. The contract period is expected to start on 28th September 2026, with a potential extension from the initial 6 months by another 2 months.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those engaged in renewable energy, community engagement, and consultancy services. The project seeks to enhance regional energy independence and aims for a carbon-neutral future by 2040. SME participation is encouraged, making it an attractive opportunity for smaller firms equipped with expertise in energy projects, planning processes, and community outreach. Companies experienced in managing partnerships with local authorities and communities or those with capabilities in strategic energy project development will find this procurement a promising avenue for expanding their business within the public sector. The selection for the contract prioritises a high-quality approach with an 80:20 ratio of quality to price, emphasizing the importance of innovative and effective solutions in the tender proposals.

## Notice

In response to the context and challenges of the developing energy landscape, the EGAP has been developed by YNYCA. The aim of the programme is: To work towards the region's goal of securing energy independence and our ambition of becoming England's first Carbon Negative region by 2040. This will be achieved by: * Identifying and addressing the challenges faced in the development of renewable energy and heat generation projects in Y&NY, including: a lack of funding and expertise in the public sector, engaging fairly with communities in energy projects, navigating planning processes, and issues securing grid connections for sites. * Developing an investible pipeline of strategic projects in partnership with local authorities, planning departments, and communities.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract will be for a period of 6 months with an option to extend for a further period of 2 months. Therefore the total possible Contract duration is 8 months (6+2).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075907-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Sep 2026 - 27 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | £75,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | YORK AND NORTH YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO1 6GA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Micklegate |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Aug 2026 at 15:38 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075907-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075907-2026
  10th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://yortender.eu-supply.com/ctm/supplier/publictenders?B=YORTENDER
- https://yortender.eu-supply.com/ctm/supplier/publictenders?B=YORTENDERusingreference:Quote/tender100113064-EnergyGenerationAcceleratorProgramme:WorkPackage2:CommunityEngagementinEnergyProjects

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