Regional Clean Energy Skills Coordination and Action Planning

What this is

Enterprise Cheshire and Warrington seeks to appoint a consultant or small group of consultants to oversee implementation of the Clean Energy Skills Regional Action Plan (CESRAP) through March 31, 2027. The role involves coordinating with stakeholders, employers, and neighbouring regions to address clean energy skills gaps and support the transition to net zero.

Key points

• Tender deadline 25 August 2026, 17:00; queries deadline 12 August 2026, 17:00
• Estimated value GBP 80,000 fixed price; contract runs 2 September 2026 to 31 March 2027 with optional 6-month extension
• Evaluation: 75% technical merit (approach 25%, track record 20%, qualifications 10%, project plan 10%, stakeholder engagement 10%) + 25% value for money including social value assessment
• Conformance to specification is pass/fail gate; non-compliant submissions rejected immediately
• Consultant(s) must identify 1-2 people as Regional Lead(s) available for agreed days per week; individual consultant or small group eligible
• Must comply with UK GDPR, accept TUPE liabilities if applicable, and include all TUPE costs in bid

How it is scored

Value for Money 25% (price and social value) + Technical Merit 75% comprising: Approach and Methodology 25%, Track record in Clean Energy/Industrial/Skills Sectors 20%, Qualifications and Expertise 10%, Project Plan and Timeline 10%, Stakeholder Engagement and Coordination 10%. Scoring: 0 (failure to respond) to 5 (excellent, exceeds requirement).

Money

Estimated contract value: GBP 80,000. Contract price is fixed for the duration. Payment terms: 30 days after invoice verification. VAT charged at prevailing rate in addition to contract price.

Performance guarantee

No performance bond specified. Supplier must comply with UK GDPR and data protection law. TUPE not expected to apply but tenderer must accept all TUPE liabilities if it does apply and include all TUPE costs in submission. Contract price is fixed.

How to submit

Submit by 17:00 on 25 August 2026. Required documents: Form of Tender Declaration (Appendix 1), Pricing Schedule (Appendix 2), Supplier Technical Questions & Answer Sheet (Appendix 3). Incomplete submissions will be non-compliant and not considered. Submission method not explicitly stated in extracts.

Clarifications

Deadline for queries: 12 August 2026, 17:00. ECW responds to all tenderers by 14 August 2026, 17:00. Submit questions to tenders@cheshireandwarrington.com.

Contract period

Contract runs from 2 September 2026 to 31 March 2027 (approximately 7 months). Customer may extend for up to 6 months with 10 working days' notice prior to expiry. Fixed price for contract duration.

Classification

CPV 73110000 — Research services 73210000 — Research consultancy services North WestCheshire and Warrington