What does the Carbon Reduction and Sustainability lot cover?

This Lot provides end-to-end consultancy and advisory services to support carbon reduction, sustainability, and environmental performance across public sector estates and operations.

Services can be delivered as standalone commissions or combined to support wider programmes and long-term strategies.

Baseline Assessment and Stock Analysis

Suppliers can support organisations in developing a clear understanding of current performance and future opportunities.

This includes:

• Baseline carbon and energy assessments
• Stock condition assessment, data analysis, and archetyping
• Review of EPC, energy, and performance data
• Identification of refurbishment and building fabric options
• Scoping reviews to establish priorities and next steps

These services help organisations make informed, evidence-based decisions.

Strategy Development and Net Zero Planning

This Lot supports the development of clear, achievable strategies aligned with organisational goals and national policy.

Services include:

• Carbon reduction plans and roadmaps to net zero carbon
• Corporate sustainability and ESG strategy development
• Strategic options appraisal and data modelling
• Change management support to embed sustainability objectives
• Advisory support for major government contract requirements

Strategies are designed to be practical, measurable, and deliverable.

Technical and Environmental Consultancy

Specialist advice is available across a wide range of technical and environmental areas, including:

• Building fabric solutions and refurbishment advice
• Renewables and low-carbon energy sources
• Green infrastructure and ecology services
• Environmental impact assessment and monitoring
• Environmental standards and compliance support

This ensures sustainability is considered alongside performance, cost, and buildability.

Finance, Funding, and Tax Support

The Lot includes consultancy to help organisations fund and maximise the value of sustainability investment.

Support may include:

• Finance and funding advice
• Grant and funding identification and management
• Support with tax incentives where applicable
• Business case development and investment appraisal

This helps organisations unlock funding and improve project viability.

Procurement, Delivery, and Post-Installation Support

In addition to strategic advice, this Lot supports delivery and ongoing performance monitoring.

Services include:

• Procurement and oversight of works
• Advisory support during delivery
• Post-installation monitoring and performance evaluation
• Data collection and reporting to demonstrate impact

This helps ensure projects deliver real, lasting carbon and energy savings.

Client Awareness and Skills Development

Suppliers can also support organisational capability building through:

• Client awareness sessions
• Staff development and training workshops
• Knowledge sharing to support long-term behavioural change