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Provision of Smart Energy Supply Chain Business Support Services - AWARD

KEELE UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Keele University as the buying organisation, which has awarded a contract for the provision of Smart Energy Supply Chain Business Support Services, aimed at ERDF eligible businesses in the Stoke on Trent and Staffordshire LEP area. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and this contract is part of the Smart Energy Network Demonstrator project supported by the European Regional Development Fund. The contract commenced on 19th October 2017 and is set to run until 30th June 2021. The total value of the contract is £350,000, with a strong focus on business development consultancy services in the low carbon energy sector.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the low carbon and smart energy markets. Companies specialising in energy-efficiency consultancy, management consultancy, and associated professional services including IT, marketing, and public relations are particularly well-suited to compete. With an aim to support 217 SMEs, including the nurturing of 15 new businesses, this initiative highlights a growing market that not only encourages energy-focused enterprises but also those from diverse sectors seeking to engage in sustainable energy solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Smart Energy Supply Chain Business Support Services - AWARD

Notice Description

Tenders are invited from interested parties for the provision of Smart Energy Supply Chain Business Support Services as part of the delivery of the Smart Energy Network Demonstrator (SEND) project. The purpose of the procurement is to appoint a Service Provider to carry out an ERDF compliant Smart Energy Supply Chain Business Support Services programme targeted at ERDF eligible businesses in the entirety of the Stoke on Trent and Staffordshire LEP area. The Smart Energy Supply Chain Business Support Services required are fully detailed in the Tender Specification in Section 2 of the ITT. The SEND project (project reference code 32R16P00706) is part-funded from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds England Growth Programme 2014-2020 and the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). The Smart Energy Supply Chain Business Support Services required are also part funded by ERDF. The Supply Chain development programme will target 217 ERDF eligible SME businesses of which 15 will be new businesses within the entirety of the Stoke-on-Trent & Staffordshire LEP area to provide Output indicator C1 support targeted at the growing global market for the low carbon smart energy sector. Such businesses may come from both the energy/low carbon sector directly and sectors not traditionally associated with energy including IT, marketing and public relations and professional services businesses. New businesses assisted will provide Output indicator C5 in addition to the aforementioned C1 output indicator. To count as an ERDF-eligible output the support provided must consist of a minimum of 2 days (12 hours) active consultancy support. A specific business can only be counted once by a project. The Service Provider will be responsible for ensuring all businesses supported meet ERDF criteria and are eligible to receive support.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-645ed6b4-905a-467e-97f8-8514c63bc862
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83758a1f-b80e-44a0-8949-5732548fac26
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

CPV Codes

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20178 years ago
Contract Period
18 Oct 2017 - 30 Jun 2021 3-4 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
KEELE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
ST5 5BG
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Electoral Ward
Keele
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle-under-Lyme

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STOPFORD ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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