Scope
Reference
I-4541
Description
Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) is seeking to procure a sustainability support service
for schools, continuing and building on the Action on Carbon and Energy in Schools
(ACES) programme.
Provision of consultancy to schools in Oxfordshire to help them understand climate
change. Engagement with OCC schools in order for them to reduce carbon emissions and
energy cost.
Contract 1. School Sustainability Support, Action on Carbon and Energy in Schools (ACES) programme
Supplier
Contract value
- £38,600 excluding VAT
- £46,320 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
9 February 2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed
3 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 March 2026 to 2 March 2027
- Possible extension to 2 March 2028
- 2 years
Description of possible extension:
The initial contract term may be extended by the Council for an additional period of up to 12 months.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
Contract locations
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Information about tenders
- 19 tenders received
- 19 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 19 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 18 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Supplier
Chamberlains Aqua & Energy Systems Ltd.
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGGN-7872-XVBW
CAESL, Arena Business Centre, Threefield Lane
Southampton
SO14 3LP
United Kingdom
Email: Seyed.Sadr@Caesl.co.uk
Region: UKJ32 - Southampton
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. School Sustainability Support, Action on Carbon and Energy in Schools (ACES) programme
Contracting authority
Oxfordshire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZNW-8281-MHNM
County Hall, New Rd
Oxford
OX1 1ND
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government