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UK SBS PR18121 - BEIS The Provision of Contracts For Difference Auctions: Advice on Consumer Value for Money

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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22 Aug 2018 at 09:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is conducting a tender titled "UK SBS PR18121 - BEIS The Provision of Contracts For Difference Auctions: Advice on Consumer Value for Money", aimed at providing expert advice for upcoming auctions under the Contracts for Difference scheme. This procurement falls under the auction services category, and the tender process is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 5th September 2018 at 14:00 hours. The contract is expected to commence on 20th September 2018 and conclude on 30th November 2018. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, with a contract value ranging from £50,000 to £80,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in auction processes, energy policy, and economic consultancy. Companies, especially SMEs, that can deliver strategic advice on value-for-money assessments and the design of auction mechanisms would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The focus on renewable technology auctions also indicates that businesses active in the low-carbon energy sector should consider engaging in this procurement process to support the government’s energy policy needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS PR18121 - BEIS The Provision of Contracts For Difference Auctions: Advice on Consumer Value for Money

Notice Description

CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 05/09/2018 14:00 HOURS. DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER. To express your interest in this opportunity email ExpressionOfInterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. To register on our e-sourcing portal click on https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk and follow the link "Register for CCS eSourcing" Please see attached for the full scope of works. The contract will be awarded based on the criteria set out on the sourcing documents. Contracts for Difference (CFD) are the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy's (BEIS') principle mechanism for supporting large scale low carbon electricity deployment. CFDs for renewable technologies are mainly allocated through an auction mechanism ('Allocation Rounds' or 'ARs'). There have been two CFD auctions to date, AR1 in 2015 and AR2 in 2017. The next allocation round (AR3) will open by May 2019, followed in 2021 by AR4. Further information on the operation of CFDs and previous auctions is available on the BEIS website at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/contracts-for-difference/contract-for-difference. BEIS is seeking specialist advice for its forthcoming CFD auctions, to ensure that the auctions deliver value for money for consumers whilst securing sufficient renewable electricity generating capacity to meet BEIS' energy policy needs. The government has commited up to PS557m of consumers' money per annum for future CFDs, which generally each have a contract term of 15 years, and therefore it is important that the auction design is robust. We envisage two discrete work packages within one contract. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite for future procurements. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link "Supplier eSourcing Registration". Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered Bidder; and the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. The Sourcing documents can then be assessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents with Contracts Finder.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6a7696cd-73b9-4f99-b62e-33b50b9271ce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11064ad0-1e55-465b-892e-3cdfb1b347d6
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79342400 - Auction services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Sep 2018 - 30 Nov 2018 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

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