Tender

Request for Proposals for the Inclusive Smart Solutions programme

CARBON TRUST ADVISORY LIMITED

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Tender

18 Dec 2023 at 18:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero's Net Zero Innovation Portfolio (NZIP) is funding the Inclusive Smart Solutions programme, led by Energy Systems Catapult in collaboration with the Carbon Trust, Ipsos, and TPX Impact. The programme aims to address challenges faced by Low Income and Vulnerable consumers in transitioning to a smart and flexible energy system. It offers up to £100,000 for collaborative projects and provides business opportunities for inclusive energy solutions. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender deadline on January 10, 2024. The contract period spans from June 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025, offering opportunities for businesses in the environmental engineering consultancy and research and development consultancy services sector.

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly well-suited to compete for this opportunity. Businesses developing innovative solutions to enable the participation of Low Income and Vulnerable consumers in the energy sector would find this tender beneficial. The programme provides a platform for businesses to engage in consumer testing and development, offering support in consumer insights, market strategy, and business mentoring. Through this initiative, business entities have the chance to contribute to shaping the future energy landscape towards Net Zero, thereby fostering growth and innovation in the energy consultancy services industry within the UK.

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Notice Title

Request for Proposals for the Inclusive Smart Solutions programme

Notice Description

The Inclusive Smart Solutions programme aims to create a better understanding of the opportunities and barriers faced by Low Income and Vulnerable consumers in the transition to a smart and flexible energy system and develop solutions that aim to address these challenges. It will include up to four collaborative projects developing a range of innovative solutions to enable the participation of Low Income and Vulnerable consumers to the greatest extent possible in the future energy system. A budget of up to PS100,000 is available for projects working on innovative solutions supporting Low Income and Vulnerable consumers in the UK to benefit from the future smart, flexible energy system. This programme is designed to foster business opportunities dedicated to developing inclusive energy solutions. It provides the unique chance to develop solutions through iterative consumer testing to reach a solution low-income and vulnerable consumers want and need. Successful applicants will be put through a 12-month programme to help their product or service become market-viable. This could include support with consumer insights, go-to-market strategy, business mentoring and more. A smart energy system is vital for reaching Net Zero. Help shape the energy landscape of tomorrow, where innovation ensures no one is left behind. The Inclusive Smart Solutions programme is funded by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero's Net Zero Innovation Portfolio (NZIP) and is led by Energy Systems Catapult with support from the Carbon Trust, Ipsos and TPX Impact.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27b6a351-020f-4077-b42c-4f2b7cb3d3a4
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
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
CARBON TRUST ADVISORY LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
iss@carbontrust.com
Contact Phone
02071707000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9AX
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

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