Planning

PS23417 - Time of Use Tariff - Consultancy

BEIS

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Planning

08 Dec 2023 at 11:37

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is planning a tender with the title "PS23417 - Time of Use Tariff - Consultancy" in the research and development services and related consultancy services category. The procurement is for consultancy services on stakeholder engagement regarding interoperable energy tariff information. The tender is part of the planning stage, with a future notice date of 15th December 2023. The contract period is expected to run from 29th January 2024 to 30th April 2024, and the location for delivery includes various territories such as British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, and the United Kingdom.

This tender by BEIS presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector (VCSE) organisations to engage in providing consultancy services in the energy sector. Businesses well-versed in research and development services, particularly in the field of energy tariff innovation and stakeholder engagement, would find this tender well-suited for growth and collaboration. With a focus on improving consumer benefits and addressing market barriers, this opportunity aligns with the evolving landscape of energy services and smart appliances, offering potential for innovative business models to emerge.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS23417 - Time of Use Tariff - Consultancy

Notice Description

*****Future Opportunity**** Brief Description of Requirement 1. Purpose of document This document sets out the requirements for external technical expertise on stakeholder engagement on preferred options for exchanging interoperable energy tariff information. As per the "Delivering a smart and secure electricity system: the interoperability and cyber security of energy smart appliances and remote load control" consultation , appliances like electric vehicle charge points and heat pumps have high potential to provide flexibility through Demand Side Response (DSR). While they will increase demand for electricity, these appliances and others can deliver DSR by changing when electricity is used or produced, to minimise their impact on the energy system. As markets for such appliances continue to grow, new business models and services will emerge whereby companies remotely manage consumers' energy smart appliances according to consumer preferences, to reduce impact on the energy system and subsequently reduce consumer bills. In addition, appliances will be able to optimise energy usage, while also ensuring consumers' needs are met. For example, an electric vehicle smart charge point can be programmed to ensure that a consumer's car is charged when they need it, but it can also optimise when the car charges to minimise the energy system impact. This will allow DSR to be delivered 'behind the scenes' for consumers, ensuring they still get the same or better service but at lower costs and while retaining choice and control. We are seeing some of these services coming to market now. For example, EV owners can subscribe to services where they get discounts, rewards or cash-back for letting a third party dynamically control when their car is charged. Some energy suppliers are offering sophisticated time-of-use tariffs that change the price of energy depending on when it is used. Whilst these services are not being offered on a large scale now, the scale of uptake in DSR and ESAs by domestic and small non-domestic consumers has the potential to increase significantly in the future. However, there are currently barriers to the growth of this sector. Not all tariffs and services are available for all devices, and there are limited consumer protections to build confidence in the market. To ensure we are prepared for the future, the Government is proposing to implement measures to ensure domestic consumers who choose to use DSR services, are able to get the most benefits from doing so, irrespective of the kind of smart appliance and service they choose. These will also help address the current barriers and market failures that prevent more UK businesses from maximising the potential of DSR for their own growth and for the wider economy. ***Please see attachment for full details*** To register your interest please email - robin.davis@uksbs.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a11c5a2-7e91-48ef-be03-45ed58f21e5d
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Dec 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jan 2024 - 30 Apr 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEIS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

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