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Inclusive Smart Solutions Programme

BEIS

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28 Sep 2023 at 15:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Inclusive Smart Solutions Programme" by BEIS involves a comprehensive research, design, and development contract seeking to improve access to smart energy technologies for low income and vulnerable consumers. The procurement is classified under the 'Energy and related services' category and utilises an open procedure, with a contract period running from August 2023 to March 2025.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for companies interested in innovative solutions for smart energy technologies, especially those focusing on serving low income and vulnerable consumer segments. The procurement is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and offers a contract value of up to £2.75 million, with a procurement method designed to encourage a broad range of suppliers to participate in the process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Inclusive Smart Solutions Programme

Notice Description

This Programme aims to achieve change in access to, purchase of, and use of smart energy technologies, products and services among low income and vulnerable consumers. The up to PS2.75 million Inclusive Smart Solutions Programme sought to procure a research, design, and development contract to help achieve a step-change in access to, purchase of, and use of smart energy technologies, products and services by low income and vulnerable consumers. The programme aims to conduct research and engagement with low income and vulnerable consumers to gain a better understanding of the barriers faced in the transition to a smart, flexible energy system. This initial research, along with ongoing consumer engagement, will inform the design, development and testing of a suite of commercially viable innovative solutions that will facilitate increased participation of low income and vulnerable consumers in the emerging smart, flexible energy system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-60aabd05-076c-49f9-a707-970bce057343
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d41fea67-efaa-4909-95f4-fe5bf5e9748d
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£2,727,858 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,727,858 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
28 Aug 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENERGY SYSTEMS CATAPULT SERVICES

Further Information

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