Scope
Reference
DN784629
Description
The Green Enterprise Support Programme looks to support local micro- and small businesses with their net-zero capacity building. The objective of this procurement are to provide expert guidance and support to small businesses and organisations in adopting greener practices, assist businesses working towards net-zero and enhance the overall sustainability of businesses across the borough of Southwark.
Total value (estimated)
- £241,700 excluding VAT
- £274,040 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 November 2025 to 2 November 2026
- Possible extension to 2 May 2027
- 1 year, 6 months
Description of possible extension:
Time extension for delivery within the fixed value of this contract.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85321000 - Administrative social services
- 85322000 - Community action programme
Contract locations
- UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Participation
Conditions of participation
Financial Capacity:
Insurance Levels
a. Employer's (Compulsory) Liability Insurance* = £10,000,000
b. Public Liability Insurance = £10,000,000
c. Professional Indemnity Insurance = £2,000,000
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
8 September 2025, 6:00pm
Tender submission deadline
16 September 2025, 10:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
ProActis eProcurement system: https://procontract.due-north.com/
DN784629
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Delivery | Method and proposals in terms of delivering the subject matter of the contract |
Quality | 40.00% |
| Outputs and Value for Money | The proposed outputs for the programme within the available financial envelope to deliver best value from the procurement |
Quality | 20.00% |
| Social Value | Social Value proposal and method statement - evaluated as 4% for quantitative social value and 6% qualitative social value |
Quality | 10.00% |
| Engagement | Engagement with SMEs |
Quality | 10.00% |
| Skills and Expertise | Skills and expertise to deliver the contract for Southwark Council in the way proposed in the tender submission |
Quality | 10.00% |
| Monitoring and Evaluation | Methods for monitoring and evaluating the efficiency of the programme |
Quality | 10.00% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
London Borough of Southwark
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXTW-7647-VDLV
Southwark Council
London
SE1 2QH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Meghna Bhattacharya
Telephone: 02075255000
Email: Meghna.Bhattacharya@southwark.gov.uk
Website: http://www.southwark.gov.uk
Region: UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government