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Economics of Energy Innovation and System Transition - Grant Funding Call for Proposals

BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is conducting a competitive grant tender titled "Economics of Energy Innovation and System Transition," with a budget of up to £3 million allocated under the International Climate Fund (ICF). This procurement process is currently at the tender stage, and interested parties must submit proposals by the deadline of 8 September 2019. The contract period is expected to commence on 1 November 2019 and will last for a duration of 2 to 3 years, covering potential delivery in countries such as China, India, and Brazil.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services, particularly those engaged in energy innovation and international policy analysis. Companies with expertise in economic modelling, project management, and strong international relationships would be well-positioned to participate. Given the tender's focus on enhancing decision-making capabilities in partner countries, businesses that can demonstrate academic credentials and the ability to engage effectively with policymakers are encouraged to apply.

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Notice Title

Economics of Energy Innovation and System Transition - Grant Funding Call for Proposals

Notice Description

Grant funding call for proposals: Economics of Energy Innovation and System Transition project The International Climate Fund (ICF) in the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), has allocated up to PS3 million for an international research and engagement project on the economics of energy innovation and system transition, to be awarded as a grant through an open and competitive call for proposals. The BEIS ICF Economics of Energy Innovation and System Transition project aims to: 1. Support partner countries' policymaking on energy innovation and system transition through the application of analytical frameworks, economic models and theory that can explain and inform large and rapid changes in socio-economic systems; 2. Strengthen partner countries' capabilities for the use of these analytical tools to support decision-making over the longer term. Details on what is expected from this project are set out in the Terms of Reference document attached to this notice. Project proposals must: * Include plans for the implementation of all five stages of the project as set out above; * Include plans for engagement with at least two of China, India and Brazil; * Be for a duration of between 2 and 3 years; * Require funding of up to a maximum of PS3m; * Be compatible with Official Development Assistance (ODA) criteria. * Demonstrate compliance with requirements of section 1 of the International Development Act 2002. Bids will be assessed on the criteria of: * Academic expertise * Policy engagement * International relationships * Project management * Proposal quality Bidding process Prospective grant recipients should submit proposals using the proposal template form attached to this notice, in advance of the deadline of 8 September 2019. Proposals should be sent to icemailbox@beis.gov.uk A conference call for prospective grant recipients will be held on Thursday 8 August 2019. Requests to participate should be sent to icemailbox@beis.gov.uk Bids will be reviewed, and shortlisted organisations invited for an interview with BEIS officials. A Senior Oversight Group will make the final selection. Before the grant recipient is formally appointed, due diligence will be carried out in line with the Government Grants Minimum Standards. The process will conclude with the signing of a grant funding agreement between BEIS and the delivery partner. The project is expected to begin in Autumn 2019. Further details on the bidding process are contained in the Terms of Reference document attached to this notice. BEIS Climate Strategy Team contact details For further details on the call for proposals, please contact the BEIS Climate Strategy Team by email at icemailbox@beis.gov.uk Please be aware that our servers will block any emails with attachments exceeding 8MB without any warning. Where possible, please try not to attach any files larger than this size.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2dacb65-5a54-49e0-8095-ed2dd52bb565
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Competitive grant
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2019 - 31 Oct 2021 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
icemailbox@beis.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0ET
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

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