NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE DECARBONISATION BUSINESS SUPPORT PROGRAMME

North Northamptonshire Council has been successful in a bid to the Government's UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). A key priority of this Fund has been targeted towards intervention E29: Supporting decarbonisation and improving the natural environment whilst growing the local economy.

The Council is now seeking a supplier to provide a comprehensive decarbonisation business support programme for businesses in North Northamptonshire. This programme should be designed to align closely with the key carbon-saving recommendations originating from the NN2NZ project (North Northamptonshire Net Zero Project) and have synergy with work on an emerging Climate Change Strategy for the area. It should build on the Green Recovery and Innovation Programme.

There are four themes to be delivered: 1. Information and advice 2. Data gathering toolkit 3. Expert guidance 4. Business case development to implement improvements

The contract will run until the end of February 2025.

Comprehensive details, including the specification and all information on how to apply is contained in the Request For Quotation document.

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government's Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus