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PS22419 - The Provision of Energy Catalyst Innovation Accelerator Programme

UK SBS

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services (UK SBS), representing UK Research and Innovation through Innovate UK, has finalised a contract for the Provision of the Energy Catalyst Innovation Accelerator Programme, identified as contract PS22419. The procurement process employed an open procedure, outstripping threshold norms, and concluded with an award to Carbon Trust Advisory Limited. The contract, initiated from 20th February 2023, spans until 31st March 2026. This collaboration, focusing on research and development consultancy services, aims to bolster the Energy Catalyst Programme through rounds 9 and 10. The programme is designed to provide core project support and business acceleration insights. Modifications to the contract have extended its financial scope to a total value of £10,520,000, with the end date revised to 31st March 2027, ensuring continued engagement through multiple work packages.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for SMEs targeting involvement in energy sector innovations. Businesses primed for delivering consultancy services, particularly those with an aptitude for research, development, and sector-wide knowledge dissemination, stand to benefit considerably. Moreover, this tender allows organisations, especially those capable of forming consortia, to engage with international partners, facilitating knowledge exchange and commercialisation support. The comprehensive objective structure of this tender, aligning with core Energy Catalyst goals, makes it an excellent platform for firms aspiring to expand their influence within the energy accessibility sector and beyond into global markets, including the United Kingdom, the European continent, and other territories.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS22419 - The Provision of Energy Catalyst Innovation Accelerator Programme

Notice Description

***Modification of the Contract*** Contract Variation PS22392 003 - to extend the contract end date to 31st March 2027 and to increase the contract value by PS2,000,000.00 for the total contract value to be PS10,520,000 Contract Variation PS22392 002 - to extend the contract end date to 31st March 2026 and to increase the contract value by PS3,600,000 for the total contract value to be PS8,520,000 Contract Variation PS22392 001 - to increase new Maximum Available Spend Profile for FY 2023/2024 to PS4,920,000.00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement UK Shared Business Services (UK SBS), on behalf of the UK Research and Innovation through Innovate UK wishes to establish a contract for the provision of the Energy Catalyst Accelerator Programme' for Energy Catalyst Round 9 & 10, of the programme along with bolstering non-grant support through business acceleration support for both the UK companies and international partners. We are looking to procure the delivery of the 'Energy Catalyst Accelerator Programme' (ECAP) for the new round 9 and round 10. There are four core objectives we would like ECAP to achieve: 1. Provide core support to enable projects to achieve the Energy Catalyst objectives 2. Provide business support to project leads to help them commercialise 3. Engage with the wider energy access sector to share knowledge and understanding 4. Provide communications and dissemination for Energy Catalyst and its impactful projects. The award of this contract will be based on a single lot, with multiple work packages and one supplier/consortium will be appointed. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Supplier Attachments tab within the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the RFP document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Jaggaer eSourcing portal please use the link https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ and follow the instructions to register as a supplier. If you are already registered on the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/. Once you are logged into the system you will be able to locate the Procurement you wish to leave a bid on by clicking the ITTs Open to All Suppliers and searching for the reference number PS22419. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Procurement Regulations that apply to this opportunity. Responses must be received by the date and time in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Jaggaer eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered by the Contracting Authority further for this opportunity, unless a system outage is experienced, to which the Contracting Authority will advise upon accordingly. Interested organisations should ensure that they allow a sufficiency of time, prior to the deadline to allow all sections to be completed in full and any attachments to be uploaded. As a user of the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Jaggaer messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you, as well as other messages and updates in relation to any specific tender event. Please note that any and all information secured outside of the messaging service, shall have no Legal Standing, merit or worth and should not be relied upon by any organisation submitting a tender response. Please note it is your organisations 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 under no circumstances as part of your organisations participation in this opportunity, will the Contracting Authority be liable for any costs incurred by any organisation as a result. If the Contracting Authority decides to enter into a contract with any successful organisation(s), 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 your organisation in doing so. 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-b5fd17-7a57e382-aaa6-47f2-9014-f2f50b8c9abc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c946c29-727e-4773-b259-8e7f7b479f33
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,140,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,140,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 2-3 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
UK SBS
Additional Buyers

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FS
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

CARBON TRUST ADVISORY

Further Information

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