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PS21179 - Consultation Response Analysis for the Net Zero Hydrogen Fund and UK Low Carbon Hydrogen Standard

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

21 Dec 2021 at 18:18

Award Notice
Tender

05 Oct 2021 at 16:29

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited procured a consultancy contract titled "PS21179 - Consultation Response Analysis for the Net Zero Hydrogen Fund and UK Low Carbon Hydrogen Standard". This contract, classified under research and development consultancy services, is located in Swindon, England, and was awarded on 22nd November 2021. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure with the tender deadline set for 14:00 on 14th October 2021. The contract period commenced on 25th October 2021 and is expected to conclude on 31st January 2022, and the total value of the contract is £48,090.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy, particularly those with expertise in hydrogen technologies and environmental sustainability. Companies that focus on market and economic research or have a proven track record in consulting for government-funded projects would be well-positioned to compete. The contract's focus on consultation analysis for future government initiatives means that interested firms should demonstrate their capacity to contribute to the design and implementation of low carbon hydrogen standards and funding schemes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS21179 - Consultation Response Analysis for the Net Zero Hydrogen Fund and UK Low Carbon Hydrogen Standard

Notice Description

**THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION - This contract has now been awarded ** The final date and time for the submission of bids is 14:00 Thursday, 14th October 2021. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement: BEIS wishes to appoint a contractor for consultation analysis to enable us to finalise the design of the Net Zero Hydrogen Fund, for launch in early 2022, and to finalise the design of the Low Carbon Hydrogen Standard which will provide criteria for hydrogen producers seeking government support through the Net Zero Hydrogen Fund and/ or Hydrogen Business Model. 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 as 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://www.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://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and the follow the instructions to 'Log in' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: UW25G2Q7CU 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 Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered by the Contracting Authority further for this opportunity. 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 Delta eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Delta 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 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-b5fd17-83aa0d47-996e-4f41-bd83-94a094f4f447
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff211294-1cae-460f-8d74-5c2086a54d58
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,090 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
22 Nov 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 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 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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RICARDO-AEA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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