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Climate Action Support 2026-2027
AI Summary
The Highlands and Islands Enterprise seeks a qualified contractor to design and deliver a Climate Action Support programme commencing in November 2026. The programme will provide a structured, practical framework that enables businesses, social enterprises, community organisations, charities and other third‑sector groups across the Highlands and Islands to assess their greenhouse‑gas emissions, identify viable decarbonisation measures, analyse climate risks and adaptation needs, and strengthen organisational resilience through the development of Climate Action Plans.
The service will be delivered over an initial twelve‑month period, with the option for the HIE to extend the contract for an additional six months, allowing continuity and scalability of the programme. Participants will receive tailored guidance, tools, and stakeholder engagement strategies that reflect both the unique environmental context of the region and the diverse operational profiles of the organisations involved. The contractor will be required to manage the programme delivery, coordinate a multidisciplinary team, and produce insights, reporting and legacy outcomes that demonstrate measurable impact and partnership value.
The project requires that the delivery methodology be tailored to participant and regional needs, in compliance with recognized climate and sustainability standards.
Description
HIE requires a suitably qualified Contractor to design and deliver a practical Climate Action Support programme for businesses, social enterprises, community organisations, charities and third-sector organisations across the Highlands and Islands. The programme will help participants understand their emissions, identify realistic decarbonisation opportunities, consider climate risks and adaption needs, strengthen resilience and develop practical Climate Action Plans. See Appendix A - Scope of Requirements document for full details.
It is expected that these services will be required from November 2026 for an initial period of 12 months, with HIE having the option to extend for a period or periods together not exceeding 6 months following the Initial Term.
The maximum (12 months + 6 months extension) budget currently available is GBP 49,500 (maximum) (excluding VAT). This budget is inclusive of fees, day rates and provision for recovery of any other expenses, including but not limited to, travel and subsistence and travel time.
Notice date(s) changed
The Deadline date was changed from 19/10/2026 12:00 to 21/10/2026 12:00.
An updated pricing schedule was uploaded after the deadline for HIE to respond to bidders questions. In order to give bidders the opportunity to consider the additional information.
Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: No
Information about options:
Options: Yes
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted:
EN
Conditions for opening of tenders:
Date: 19/10/2026
Local time: 12:00
Information about recurrence:
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:
HIE reserves the right to re-tender for these services upon termination of the contract or at the end of the contract period, including any extension period.
This contract is divided into lots: No
Description of the procurement:
It is expected that these services will be required for an initial period of 12 months, unless terminated in accordance with the provision of the agreement, with HIE having the option to extend for further periods of up to 6 months.
The contract total budget (12+6 months) currently available to deliver the services is GBP 49,500.
Place of performance:
NUTS code:
UKM6
Award criteria:
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Conflict of Interest / Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion: Insurance / Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion: Prompt Payment / Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion: Prompt Payment Standard Clause / Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion: Payment of the real Living Wage / Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion: Cyber Security Response Form / Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion: Delivery Methodology - Programme delivery and tailoring to participant and regional needs / Weighting: 30%
Quality criterion: Management & Delivery Team / Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Insight, reporting, partnership and legacy / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 5%
Price / Weighting: 40
Duration of the contract:
Duration in months: 18
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The Contract will be awarded for an initial period of 12 months with HIE having the option to extend for further periods of up to 6 months (12 + 6 months)