Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority, 2nd floor, Pathfinder House, St Mary's Street
Huntingdon
PE29 3TN
Contact
Miss Chantel Allott
chantel.allott@cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1480277180
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk
Buyer's address
https://cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=eaa2ab87-4644-ef11-812d-005056b64545
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=eaa2ab87-4644-ef11-812d-005056b64545
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Local Net Zero Accelerator Pilot - Finance Support Services DPS
Reference number
DN733200
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority (“CPCA”) is establishing a dynamic purchasing system (“DPS”) to engage expertise in a range of areas to support the delivery of net zero finance initiatives. This document provides a description of the types of services required, and what types of services are included within each DPS category.
CPCA’s ambition is to appoint Suppliers who will be considered by Buyers for a number of Call-Off Contracts. This will enable those Buyers to have access to relevant skills, knowledge and experience in finance, legal services, procurement and other specialist fields. The Suppliers will support the delivery of ambitious and high-profile net zero programmes while developing a base of knowledge and resources for the benefit of the wider public sector.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £20,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Consultancy Services
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services
- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79315000 - Social research services
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Consultants will typically be required to offer strategic guidance, technical expertise, and recommendations tailored to the Buyer's specific needs. Consultancy services involve providing expert advice and specialised knowledge to organisations to help them solve complex problems, improve performance, and achieve their goals.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Public Sector Finance
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79221000 - Tax consultancy services
- 79315000 - Social research services
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Public sector finance services focus on helping Buyers in the public sector to manage financial activities, resources and planning. These services ensure that public funds are used efficiently, transparently, and in compliance with regulations, supporting the financial health and sustainability of public sector organisations.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Financial Advisory
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79221000 - Tax consultancy services
- 79315000 - Social research services
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Financial advisory services will provide the Buyer with guidance on managing their financial resources, investments, and risks. These services often include financial planning, investment strategies, risk management, due diligence, and valuations, aiming to optimise financial performance and support informed decision-making.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Legal Services
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79100000 - Legal services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Legal services encompass a wide range of activities related to the interpretation, application, and enforcement of laws. These services will help the Buyer navigate legal requirements, draft and review contracts, ensure compliance with regulations, and protect their intellectual property and other legal interests.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Procurement Services
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Procurement services involve managing the process of acquiring goods and services from external suppliers. This includes developing procurement strategies, creating frameworks, ensuring compliance with procurement laws, and optimising the procurement process to achieve value for money and meet organisational needs.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the setting up of a dynamic purchasing system
The dynamic purchasing system might be used by additional purchasers
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-010259
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
28 July 2028
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
Those authorised to access and use the Dynamic Purchasing System are the three Combined Authorities participating in the Local Net Zero Accelerator programme.
These Combined Authorities are: Greater Manchester Combined Authority; West Midlands Combined Authority; York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority
In addition, all public sector buying organisations, Non-Crown Status Government Companies, Non-Departmental Public Bodies, Public Corporations, and newly created bodies that meet the specified criteria. These public sector buying organisations should also that meet one or more of the following criteria to use the DPS (‘non LNZA Users’):
• Participants in the Local Net Zero Accelerator Programme
• Hosts (Accountable Bodies) of Local Net Zero Hubs
• Recipients of funding and/or support under the Innovate UK Net Zero Living Programme
• Recipients of support from Local Net Zero Hubs, evidenced as inclusion on the relevant Hub's Shortlist Tracker
• Core Cities (including Authorities at any tier within a Core City area)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Royal Courts of Justice
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom