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UK SBS BLOJEU-CR16120BEIS - UK 2050 Calculator Update - Project 1 External Modelling

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Mar 2017 at 10:46

Tender

19 Jan 2017 at 16:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the UK 2050 Calculator Update, managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, with a focus on enhancing climate change modelling capabilities. The project is classified under weather-forecasting services and is set to take place in London, United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 3rd February 2017, followed by a contract period that commenced on 20th February 2017 and is scheduled to end on 23rd October 2017. The total value of the contract is £60,000. This tender was initiated under an "Other" procurement method and is currently in the award phase following its initial publication on 19th January 2017.

This procurement opportunity offers substantial potential for businesses involved in environmental consultancy, technology development, and climate change initiatives. Companies which specialise in research and development, specifically those with experience in modelling and forecasting, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. As the updated UK 2050 Calculator aims to improve the modelling capabilities for the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, businesses that can demonstrate innovative approaches and effective stakeholder engagement strategies may find distinct advantages in this competitive process.

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Notice Title

UK SBS BLOJEU-CR16120BEIS - UK 2050 Calculator Update - Project 1 External Modelling

Notice Description

The UK's Climate Change Act was passed in 2008 and established a framework to develop an economically credible emissions reduction path, setting a target of reducing greenhouse emissions by at least 80% in 2050 from 1990 levels. On November 17th 2016, the UK Government signed the Paris Climate Agreement, which provides a framework for governments as well as business and investors to keep global warming below 2degC, pursuing efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5degC. Furthermore, one of the main aims of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy is to ensure the UK has a reliable, low cost, and clean energy system, with reducing greenhouse gas emissions being central to this. The UK 2050 Calculator provides a tool to allow users to investigate ways of tackling climate change, and reducing UK greenhouse gas emissions to a level consistent with the Climate Change Act 2008. The UK 2050 Calculator was first published in 2011 alongside the Carbon Plan . The calculator was re-released in 2012 to incorporate costs with a 2007 baseline. The calculator has a web-interface, supporting spreadsheet and data. There are 40 "levers" of change with a range of options for each one. The calculator is deliberately simple, quick and can keep a record of stakeholders' chosen pathways. The calculator was developed in a very open and transparent way. It went through an extensive call-for-evidence, stakeholder workshops, and was continually updated using stakeholder feedback. It is a very useful tool for assessing the merit of pursuing different low carbon technologies; for example, the original 2050 calculator was used to generate scenarios for the 2011 Carbon Plan. It is also very helpful in stakeholder engagement; for example, the original calculator was used for public engagement at the British Energy Challenge roadshow. The UK 2050 Calculator hasn't been updated for a number of years, therefore is currently out-of-date. BEIS aims to increase the impact of the tool by aligning its underlying assumptions with other BEIS models, updating the lever and level assumptions, improving its functionality, and extending the timeline so that it operates within to 2100. The updated calculator will be used to improve the modelling capability of BEIS and support stakeholder engagement in climate change. Additional information: UK Shared Business Services eSourcing As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite for future procurements. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered Bidder; and the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. The Sourcing documents can then be accessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents within Contracts Finder. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk : Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Training documents to support Bidders utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-148757eb-91ae-41bd-b24c-3d53957e3f0c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acbfbfe9-546a-43a1-aadd-5e0441f05ba8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

71351600 - Weather-forecasting services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£56,525 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Feb 20179 years ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2017 - 31 Oct 2017 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAMBRIDGE ECONOMIC POLICY ASSOCIATES

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