Energy Efficient Professional Services (CPU 7221)
Nottingham City CouncilEstimated Value
£0 – £100,000,000
Deadline
22 February 2029
895 days remaining
Published
22 January 2025
Type
services
Overview
Nottingham City Council, as the accountable body for the Midlands Net Zero Hub, is inviting applications from suitably experienced and qualified entities to participate in a DPS covering a range of professional services to support the delivery of energy-efficiency projects. A DPS is a method of buying commonly used goods, services, or works.
It combines a pre-qualification process for suppliers (similar in effect to a 'select' or 'approved' list of suppliers) with elements of electronic tendering, and aims to streamline the procurement process, reducing the workload and making it more efficient for both buyers and suppliers. Please note, this advert covers the entire estimated lifespan of the DPS. Applications received after the first 30 days will be assessed thereafter on an ongoing basis.
Submission
Applications submitted within the first 30 days of the published advert will be assessed before any tender opportunities are published through the DPS.
AI Analysis
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Nottingham City Council is building a pre-approved list (called a DPS) of energy efficiency specialist firms to help deliver green building projects across the Midlands Net Zero Hub. If you're accepted onto this list, you'll be invited to bid for individual energy-efficiency projects as they come up, rather than competing in open tender each time.
Requirements
- Suitable experience and qualifications in energy-efficiency professional services
- Ability to support delivery of energy-efficiency projects
- Must complete pre-qualification assessment to join the DPS
- No specific qualifications or certifications detailed in this notice — check the full tender documents for exact criteria (e.g. ISO standards, professional memberships, staff accreditations)
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Provide professional services to support energy-efficiency project delivery (specific services not detailed in this notice)
- Participate in individual tender competitions when projects are published through the DPS
- Deliver work aligned with Midlands Net Zero Hub sustainability objectives
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is a 'framework' or pre-qualification stage, not a single project — you're applying to get on an approved list, then you'll compete for actual work later. Don't expect one big contract value; instead, understand this opens the door to multiple smaller opportunities.
- 2The '30-day fast-track' matters: apply within 30 days of publication and you'll be assessed before any projects go live. Apply after day 30 and you enter a rolling assessment queue, meaning you might miss early project opportunities.
- 3A DPS reduces red tape by letting pre-approved suppliers bid on jobs without re-proving their credentials each time. However, you still have to compete on price and quality for each individual project.
- 4The notice doesn't specify what 'energy-efficiency professional services' means — this could be design, surveying, project management, energy auditing, or other roles. Download the full tender documents to see the exact service categories and which ones you should apply for.
- 5Check the estimated lifespan of the DPS (usually 2–4 years) to understand your commitment period if selected.
Tips for Small Businesses
- Apply within the first 30 days if possible — this gives you first-mover advantage and gets you assessed before projects start launching. Late applications go into a queue and you risk missing early opportunities.
- Check whether you can join as part of a consortium or subcontractor list. You don't have to bid alone; partnering with a larger firm or complementary specialists can strengthen your application and broaden the services you can collectively offer.
- Look for any social value or environmental criteria in the assessment (the 'Midlands Net Zero Hub' focus suggests sustainability will matter). Document your track record in green projects, staff training in net-zero delivery, and local economic impact to score well.
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NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCILKey Dates
Published
22 January 2025
Submission deadline
22 February 2029
Notice type
Contract
Source
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