Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cc9-ef20-70cb-9298-aeb980ef4f41/request-for-quote-for-the-provision-of-carbon-audits-and-carbon-reduction-plans closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Request for quote for the provision of carbon audits and carbon reduction plans for winchester district businesses [Winchester City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/winchester-city-council) Estimated value £15,000 Published 14 Aug 2023 Deadline Closed 24 Sept 2023 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Winchester City Council is seeking to appoint a local consultant to work with businesses across the Winchester district to bring about measurable carbon savings. The consultant is required to conduct carbon audits and produce tailored, practical and deliverable carbon reduction action plans for each business engaged. The council is looking for a consultant to: • provide direct tailored support to at least 15 tourism or creative businesses across the Winchester district • calculate the existing carbon footprint for each business engaged • produce bespoke carbon reduction action plans, which will: - identify interventions to reduce businesses energy consumption and transport emissions - provide low carbon or renewable energy generation opportunities - illustrate measures for carbon sequestration - outline opportunities to purchase local carbon credits and - summarise the overall forecasted potential carbon savings along with expected savings per action plan recommendation • signpost to funding available either through the council or external sources to facilitate the delivery of action plan interventions, for example solar panels, EV charging, retrofit etc • award businesses with the Carbon Footprint standard if feasible (if appropriate) • provide the council with a written report at the end of the contract including: - businesses supported and how - recommendations realised and the subsequent carbon savings made - recommendations yet to be realised and the forecasted carbon savings - a summary of the barriers businesses have experienced which have prevented them from adopting certain recommendations The work must be completed by 31 January 2024. All quotation response documents must be returned to the contact email address above by no later than midday on 24 September 2023. Bids received after this time will only be accepted in exceptional circumstances. Read full description ## CPV classification Research and development services and related consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/c5729282-98f2-41e7-996e-19085c433c58) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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