The winning teams will design and deliver a programme of decarbonisation interventions across 141 schools including three further education campuses.The initiative is being run by the arms length body LocatED and follows an earlier pathfinder programme which explored decarbonisation options for 50 schools.The contract is divided into three lots covering the West Midlands and East Midlands; North East and Yorkshire and the Humber; and the North West.AdvertisementAccording to the brief: LocatED, acting on behalf of the Secretary of State for Education, is inviting tenders for the opportunity to act as Delivery Partner and manage the delivery of decarbonisation interventions for 141 schools (including at least three FE colleges) across three lots.This opportunity builds on the Net Zero Accelerator Pathfinder project and will facilitate the roll out of energy generation and efficiency interventions across the education estate.LocatED is a government-owned property consultancy responsible for promoting the decarbonisation of the schools estate which is currently represents 37 per cent of public sector building carbon dioxide emissions.In 2023, LocatED appointed Barker Associates in consortia with Place Group and others, Arcadis in consortia with Cundall, Gleeds in consortia with eEnergy and PureThermal, Morgan Sindall Construction, and Syzygy Consulting to work on a feasibility study for its pathfinder programme.The latest procurement will select three delivery suppliers to work on a range of community renewables projects with 141 schools during 2025 and 2026.AdvertisementKey aims include unlocking access to clean energy and opportunities by promoting energy efficiency and generation on school campuses.Competition detailsProject title Net Zero Accelerator /Community Energy projectClient Department for EducationContract value37 billionFirst round deadline Midday, 19 March 2025Restrictions TbcMore informationhttps://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb2d9dc8-0fce-4a94-9e1d-f243d610b189