GLA 82559 Zero Carbon Accelerator (ZCA) Single Supplier Framework Agreement

Descriptions

The Greater London Authority (GLA) wishes to procure a four-year single-supplier Framework Agreement for the delivery of a new Zero Carbon Accelerator (ZCA) programme. The GLA envisages that the Framework Agreement will be awarded to a single Service Provider or consortium of Service Providers to deliver a capacity and capability building service to accelerate London's decarbonisation activities. This new support service, currently with the working title of 'Zero Carbon Accelerator (ZCA)', will be central to the GLA's aim to collaborate with organisations to help them achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2030. This is a new exciting opportunity for bidding consultancy organisations. The GLA intend to award an initial two-year Call-Off Contract worth £9m over the two years, whilst estimating the cumulative value of these consultancy services through the Framework Agreement may increase up to £150m through direct awards by the GLA and all other organisations, Authorities (Framework Users/User Bodies).We encourage bids by consortiums or lead-suppliers that include multiple suppliers to directly participate. This includes the involvement of small/medium enterprises and organisations in the third sector or public sector; the GLA encourages a proportion of contract value to go to SMEs.The appointed single Service Provider or consortium of Service Providers will have demonstrable ability to provide high standard technical low carbon consultancy services covering a range of disciplines, including: programme co-ordination; marketing / engagement approach; strategic net zero planners; delivery project management; general technical support; technical experts in a range of areas including solar, local energy planning, domestic and non-domestic property analysis, low carbon heating, and building systems; public procurement; training / skills development; financial (general, not advice); funding / grant applications; knowledge management methods; grant management.Please carefully read this entire Contract Notice, and register your interest as soon as possible as per "Instructions on How to Register Your Interest" provided in V.I.3 additional information below.