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UK SBS CR20008 - Contracts for Difference Market Reference Price Project

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

27 Mar 2020 at 15:46

Award Notice
Tender

03 Feb 2020 at 16:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Ltd has initiated a tender for the "Contracts for Difference Market Reference Price Project," focusing on research and development consultancy services. This procurement process, which is currently in the award stage, involves submissions from interested parties to be made via the Delta eSourcing Portal by the deadline of 17th February 2020 at 11:00 AM. The project, valued at £30,000, is aimed at securing specialist advice to support forthcoming Contracts for Difference (CfD) auctions and to ensure value for money for consumers while meeting government energy policy needs. The contract is expected to commence on 27th February 2020 and run until 31st March 2020, with the main delivery address located in SW1H 0ET, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in market and economic research, as well as renewable energy policy. Businesses that are agile and skilled in delivering research and developmental consultancy services are well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that meet the specified requirements may find this a valuable opportunity to expand their portfolio and establish a partnership with a recognised public sector buyer, potentially leading to future engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS CR20008 - Contracts for Difference Market Reference Price Project

Notice Description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday, 17th February 2020 at 11:00am DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement BEIS is seeking specialist advice ahead of its forthcoming CfD auctions, to ensure that the scheme continues to deliver value for money for consumers throughout the full 15-year lifetime of support to generators, whilst securing sufficient renewable electricity generating capacity to meet the government's energy policy needs. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and follow the instructions to register. If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and the follow the instructions to 'Login' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: KX4684VCVQ Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts) Responses must be received by the date in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. As a user of the Delta eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Delta messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific tender event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. The contracting authority expressly reserves the right: i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice;and ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and in no circumstances will the contracting authority be liable for any costs incurred by any supplier. If the contracting authority decides to enter into a contract with the successful supplier, this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of bidders. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6d329d1c-6f5d-464e-a9e8-333a63e71a86
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/123f65b7-5ea4-486a-b719-12d3431d77cf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,840 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 1-6 months
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
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 1FL
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

FTI CONSULTING (HC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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