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title: "Consultancy to advise on both Renewable Energy Generation and capacity and carbon offsetting and sequestration plus the option of a green fund to support these projects"
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# Consultancy to advise on both Renewable Energy Generation and capacity and carbon offsetting and sequestration plus the option of a green fund to support these projects

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/consultancy-to-advise-on-both-renewable-energy-generation-and-capacity-and-carbon-offsetti-ocds-h6vhtk-077acf). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Canterbury City Council: "Consultancy to advise on both Renewable Energy Generation and capacity and carbon offsetting and sequestration plus the option of a green fund to support these projects". Published status: active. Published Value: £80,000. 3 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 19 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Canterbury City Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/canterbury-city-council-ons-e07000106)
- **Published Value:** £80,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 19 October 2026 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 3
- **Procurement Method:** Below threshold - open competition
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Energy-efficiency consultancy services
- **Delivery Location:** UKJ4
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 1 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/consultancy-to-advise-on-both-renewable-energy-generation-and-capacity-and-carbon-offsetti-ocds-h6vhtk-077acf#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-077acf`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/consultancy-to-advise-on-both-renewable-energy-generation-and-capacity-and-carbon-offsetti-ocds-h6vhtk-077acf#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [kentbusinessportal.org.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kentbusinessportal.org.uk%2Frespond%2F5RM79F3HCX)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/consultancy-to-advise-on-both-renewable-energy-generation-and-capacity-and-carbon-offsetti-ocds-h6vhtk-077acf#participate

## Description
Canterbury City Council  wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of Consultancy Services to advise on both Renewable Energy Generation and capacity and carbon offsetting and sequestration plus the option of a green fund to support these projects and invites tenderers to submit a tender to meet the Council’s requirement, as outlined in the invitation to tender pack of documents.
The Contract is anticipated to commence December 2026 and will continue for a period of up to 9 months (unless terminated early in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Contract) and may be extended for a period of up to 18 months subject to the satisfactory performance of the Services by the Contractor and at the Council’s entire discretion. Any such extension shall be on the same terms and conditions of this Contract and shall be subject to mutual agreement in writing.  subject to the satisfactory performance of the Services by the Contractor and at the Council’s entire discretion. Any such extension shall be on the same terms and conditions of this Contract and shall be subject to mutual agreement in writing.
Please note the following Lots will apply:-
Lot 1- Renewable energy and capacity –Appendix C refers- indicative budget £25k
Lot 2- Carbon offsetting and sequestration and green fund – Appendix D refers- indicative budget £55k
Lot 3- Consultants who can carry out the work as outlined in both Appendix C and D- indicative budget £80K
It is the Councils preference for a single consultant to carry out both elements of work as described in Lot 3. However, if the submissions received and scores attained for this Lot are not in the best interest of the Council, they will continue to appoint a winner from the highest combined score for Lot 1 and a further contract to the winner from the highest combined score for Lot 2. The decision with regards to appointment of a single contract within Lot 3 is at the total discretion of the Council.
Full details and requirements are included within the Invitation to Tender Documentation.
Important Notice: 
Suppliers should in the first instance register themselves on the Kent Business Portal by following registration instructions. After registering suppliers are asked to express their interest in this opportunity, after which suppliers will be able to access and download all the required documents attached to this notice. Please ensure you download all documents and complete according to instructions contained.
Attachments:
Instructions to Suppliers: Expressions of interest will only be accepted via the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk).
Note that in order to successfully submit your interest you will first need to register for an account on the portal. After registration is complete and you've received your login details you should return to the advert for the opportunity and express your interest.
You will then receive an email giving you a link to the documentation provided and b...
> [Read full procurement scope and specification on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/consultancy-to-advise-on-both-renewable-energy-generation-and-capacity-and-carbon-offsetti-ocds-h6vhtk-077acf)

## Lots (3)
### Lot Lot 1- Renewable energy and capacity: Lot 1- Renewable energy and capacity
- **Lot id:** `Lot 1- Renewable energy and capacity`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 71314300
- **Delivery regions:** UKJ
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £0
- **Description:** Lot 1- Renewable energy and capacity - Consultancy Services
- **Contract Period:** 01/12/2026 to 02/08/2027
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot Lot 2- Carbon offsetting and sequestration and green fund: Lot 2- Carbon offsetting and sequestration and green fund
- **Lot id:** `Lot 2- Carbon offsetting and sequestration and green fund`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 71314300
- **Delivery regions:** UKJ
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £0
- **Description:** Lot 2- Carbon offsetting and sequestration and green fund - Consultancy Services
- **Contract Period:** 01/12/2026 to 01/08/2027
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot Lot 3- Consultants who can carry out the work as outlined in both Lot 1 and Lot 2: Lot 3- Consultants who can carry out the work as outlined in both Lot 1 and Lot 2
- **Lot id:** `Lot 3- Consultants who can carry out the work as outlined in both Lot 1 and Lot 2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 71314300
- **Delivery regions:** UKJ
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £0
- **Description:** Lot 3- Consultants who can carry out the work as outlined in both Lot 1 and Lot 2 - Consultancy Services
- **Contract Period:** 01/12/2026 to 02/08/2027
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F091101-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-09-25T14:27:32.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-29T07:56:36.492Z
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