Planning

Inclusive Smart Solutions

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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Planning

22 Nov 2022 at 14:34

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy is planning a procurement process titled "Inclusive Smart Solutions" in the Energy and related services category. The contract, valued at £2,750,000 GBP, aims to research, design, and develop innovative solutions to improve access to smart technologies for low income and vulnerable consumers. The procurement is at the planning stage, with a future notice date of 22nd December 2022. The contract period is set to start on 1st May 2023 and end on 31st March 2025, providing opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs to participate.

The procurement process by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy offers businesses the opportunity to engage in the development of solutions for inclusive smart technologies. This tender is well-suited for businesses involved in energy and related services who are looking to contribute to making smart technologies accessible to all consumers, particularly those facing accessibility, usability, or affordability challenges. The market engagement event scheduled for 8th December 2022 and the contract value of £2,750,000 GBP present a significant opportunity for businesses interested in innovation and accessibility in the energy sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Inclusive Smart Solutions

Notice Description

BEIS is seeking to procure a two-year research, design, and development contract to help achieve a step-change in access to, purchase of, and/or use of smart technologies, products and services amongst low income and vulnerable consumers. In the context of this work, 'low income and vulnerable consumers' includes all energy consumers for whom an accessibility, usability or affordability issue may exist or arise in the transition to a smart, flexible energy system, potentially making it disproportionately challenging for them to benefit from new technologies, markets or business models. Is it anticipated that this work will include approximately 6 months of primary research and engagement with low income and vulnerable consumers, informing approximately 18 months of design and development of commercially viable innovative solutions to meet these consumers' needs. This innovation project follows a commitment in the Smart Systems and Flexibility Plan, published jointly by Government and Ofgem in 2021, to remove barriers for consumers who may otherwise struggle to participate in smart energy. This is important to help ensure the benefits of flexibility are accessible to all consumers. This work sits within the BEIS Net Zero Innovation Portfolio's PS65m Flexibility Innovation Programme, which enables large-scale widespread electricity system flexibility through smart, flexible, secure, and accessible technologies and markets. BEIS is holding a market engagement event at 14:00 on Thursday 8th December 2022 for this opportunity. Please use the following link to register for this event: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/inclusive-smart-solutions-market-engagement-event-tickets-465077508347

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2d88e367-da07-4a23-81c4-81949fc8bcc4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6690a61-af19-4b06-9a1c-7d041d154629
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71314000 - Energy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,750,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Dec 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 1-2 years
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
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0ET
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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