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PS24098 - Consulting service for internal assurance of existing sustainability assurance arrangement

DESNZ

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16 Sep 2024 at 10:37

Award

11 Sep 2024 at 08:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has concluded a procurement process for consultancy services to provide internal assurance of their existing biomass sustainability assurance processes. This contract, titled "PS24098 - Consulting service for internal assurance of existing sustainability assurance arrangement," falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy and related services (CPV: 79400000). The procurement was executed through a selective call-off from the CCS Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3) RM6187 Lot 2. The contract period commenced on 5th August 2024 and concluded on 16th September 2024, with key procurement activities completed by mid-July 2024. This award phase saw Guidehouse Europe Limited as the supplier, with the contract valued at £123,010.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in sustainability and management consultancy services. The nature of the work requires a strong understanding of sustainability assurance processes and their implementation within regulatory frameworks. Businesses equipped with expertise in biomass sustainability and those capable of delivering robust management information assessment and consultancy will find this tender advantageous. SMEs are particularly well-suited to compete, given the contract's suitability criteria favouring small and medium enterprises. Engaging in this procurement could bolster a firm's credentials in delivering high-impact consultancy services to governmental bodies, thereby fostering business growth and enhancing market positioning.

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Notice Title

PS24098 - Consulting service for internal assurance of existing sustainability assurance arrangement

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3) RM6187 Lot 2 Brief Description of Requirement The department is seeking consultancy services to provide internal assurance of whether the existing biomass sustainability assurance processes are sufficiently robust [both within Ofgem and in terms of the Management Information (MI) provided to and assessed by the Department].

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4e05ff2c-83cc-4a9e-8e31-e148b065a81d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8991d495-ed33-48cd-abb7-69d218d5039e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£123,010 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
4 Aug 2024 - 30 Sep 2024 1-6 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
Not specified
Contact Email
professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793 867005

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GUIDEHOUSE EUROPE

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