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ETS Contract to identify and develop process improvements for review of Activity Level Change Reports (ALC) and determination of free allowances for the Offshore sector

DESNZ

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) focuses on services related to data handling for the Offshore sector within the Emission Trading Scheme. Under the title "ETS Contract to identify and develop process improvements for review of Activity Level Change Reports (ALC) and determination of free allowances for the Offshore sector," the contract seeks to enhance efficiency in handling ALC reports. The buyer, DESNZ, headquartered in Salford, England, engaged Jacobs UK Ltd as the supplier through a Direct Award method. This process, which reached the award stage on 20th August 2025, outlines a contract period commencing on 21st August 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2026. It falls under the industry category of Data Services and includes various delivery locations such as the United Kingdom and other territories.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the data services industry, particularly those adept in complex data manipulation and analysis. The project's focus on process improvement and efficiency in handling large datasets can provide ample growth potential for skilled data service providers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to innovate in this domain, contributing significantly to the recommendations and their implementation with novel solutions. Engaging with such government contracts also allows businesses to establish strong credentials and expand their expertise in handling emissions data, a growing sector with increasing government focus.

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Notice Title

ETS Contract to identify and develop process improvements for review of Activity Level Change Reports (ALC) and determination of free allowances for the Offshore sector

Notice Description

The key requirement for this contract is the review of data handling and efficiency recommendations in relation to Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) ALC reports and to provide options to develop and, if agreed with OPRED, implement these recommendations. The second element is to assist with the review of up to a maximum of 50 ALC reports which is a complex task involving the manipulation of large datasets, running tests on the data using numerical tools and resolving anomalies.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3c36c8ed-186d-4405-a450-865279cbcb73
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f67e0fa4-b845-4d13-85de-380b45e8d12c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
20 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
DESNZ
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M3 5BS
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Blackfriars & Trinity
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JACOBS

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