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Net Zero Accelerator (phase two) - North West

Department for Education
North West
Open procedure
3 June 2027 to 29 June 2027

Delivery of the Net Zero Accelerator programme, providing decarbonisation planning, energy efficiency upgrades, and sustainability engagement for approximately 47 schools and colleges. The service involves technical assessment and strategic support to implement carbon reduction measures across the educational estate.

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Awarded value: £2.6m; As published
Published: 23 July 2025; Contracts Finder
Awarded: 24 June 2025; Barker Associates
Contract length: 1 month; Ends 29 June 2027

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of energy consultancy and decarbonisation planning services to support schools and colleges in reducing their carbon emissions.

Category: Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Lifecycle

Publishedon Contracts Finder
23 July 2025
Contract awardedto Barker Associates
24 June 2025
Contract starts
3 June 2027
Contract ends
29 June 2027

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Type: Other public body
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How it compares

33× the typical energy audit contract (£80k).

Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/82211/net-zero-accelerator-phase-two-north-west
Buyer reference: tender_470710/1502065
Open contracting ID: ocds-b5fd17-42005461-1bb3-4aa3-a2f1-0a50b7ef8ea1
Source: Contracts Finder
Last checked: 12 October 2026

Department for Education. Net Zero Accelerator (phase two) - North West. Contract award, 23 July 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/82211/net-zero-accelerator-phase-two-north-west (accessed 12 October 2026).