Scope
Description
The Council is looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced UK-based service provider to undertake research and analysis of the role nature-based solutions could play in the financial viability of low carbon energy projects.
This project is looking to develop a theoretical, evidence-based report to improve understanding of how nature-based solutions and ecosystem services could:
• Deliver financial benefits in the context of net zero projects
• Reduce long-term climate and operational risks associated with projects
• Strengthen the investment case for nature-inclusive energy or infrastructure schemes
• Explore mechanisms for monetising biodiversity or ecosystem services
• Generate 1-2 plausible demonstrator concepts that could be taken forward
The main deliverables will include the Main report presenting the key findings of the research, an executive summary and a slide pack of the report findings. The contract for this programme will run for approximately 2 months, concluding on the 30th November 2025.
Total value (estimated)
- £40,000 excluding VAT
- £48,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 30 November 2025
- 2 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
Contract locations
- UKH11 - Peterborough
- UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
27 August 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
all submissions MUST be provided electronically via the Council's Etendering portal - ProContract.
Any bids submitted in any other way will be rejected.
Main page:- https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?p=ea3edb62-3a92-eb11-810c-005056b64545&v=2
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality - 70% |
Quality | 70% |
| Price | Price - 30% |
Price | 30% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=63192afa-666c-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True
to submit a bid for this opportunity, please go to the Council's Etendering portal:
Technical specifications to be met
https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=63192afa-666c-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True
to submit a bid for this opportunity, please go to the Council's Etendering portal:
Contracting authorities
Cambridgeshire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJVB-3262-VGVJ
New Shire Hall Emery Crescent Enterprise Campus,
Alconbury Weald, Huntingdon
PE28 4YE
United Kingdom
Region: UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Peterborough City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLXM-3229-WVQH
Sand Martin House Peterborough, Bittern Way
Peterborough
PE2 8TY
United Kingdom
Region: UKH11 - Peterborough
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government