Planning

Heat Networks Skills Review: an analysis of the existing and required skills in the heat networks sector to meet future demands of the supply chain in the context of the UK's legally binding carbon reduction targets.

BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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Planning

19 Nov 2019 at 14:00

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Business Energy and Industrial Strategy is initiating a procurement process titled "Heat Networks Skills Review," aimed at analysing existing and required skills within the heat networks sector. This project is crucial for meeting the UK's carbon reduction targets. The current procurement stage is planning, with a budget allocated of £80,000 available through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. Key activities are expected to commence from 3rd February 2020 to 20th April 2020, and suppliers are encouraged to be registered on the CCS Research Market Place by 12th December 2019 to participate in the upcoming Invitation to Quote (ITQ) notice, which will be published following the planning stage.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in research, consultancy, and training within the energy sector. Companies with capabilities in qualitative and quantitative analysis, as well as those experienced in market research and economic consultancy, would be well-suited to compete in this tender. By addressing the skills needs and gaps identified in the tender, successful bidders can contribute to the sustainability and future growth of the heat networks supply chain while expanding their own business opportunities in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Heat Networks Skills Review: an analysis of the existing and required skills in the heat networks sector to meet future demands of the supply chain in the context of the UK's legally binding carbon reduction targets.

Notice Description

The Invitation to Quote (ITQ) will be published in due course. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS Research Market Place DPS framework. The purpose of this work is to help Government understand the ability of the heat networks supply chain to keep pace with anticipated growth in future demand. The project will analyse required skills in the heat networks sector, assess current and future skills gaps and needs due to the low carbon transition to 2050 and market growth being driven by existing low carbon heating subsidy programmes. The project will review learnings from other sectors, consider qualification standards and will set out the practical steps needed to develop both capability and capacity in the heat networks supply chain. The project will consider synergies with related industries and the possibility to build on the UK's current expertise in the transition away from fossil fuel heating to improve the supply chain's ability to drive a self-sustaining market. The outcome of this project is expected to provide a first comprehensive understanding of the skills needs and shortages across the heat networks supply chain, inconsistency of training quality and implications for the sustainability and growth of businesses and the sector as a whole. How to apply: This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria which will be set out in the upcoming ITQ document for the mini competition later this year. In order to receive the invitation to quote for this project and because it can take up to 15 working days to register on the "Research Marketplace", we encourage suppliers to be registered in advance to the competition being published. We encourage registering by 12th December 2019 and set the relevant filters (see below) in order to be in the competition pool. We encourage suppliers review their filters by Thursday, 12th December 2019. To register on the "Research Marketplace": On the Cabinet Office's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Market Place's website, refer to "access as a supplier" here: https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps#research. On the "sign in page", select "register for an account" and select "supplier" as organisation type here: https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/login?qlid=%4008%3DZVZGRVRnPT0%3DNjJNT. Follow the registration step and review the relevant filter settings (see below). Setting the relevant filters for this procurement: There are a range of subject area, research methods, and research outputs filters relevant to this procurement. A supplier will not be sent an invitation if they do not have experience in these and selected the following filters: Analysis: Qualitative Quantitative Rapid evidence assessment Reporting outputs: In-depth bespoke reporting and analysis presentations Additional information: Any questions received in response to this notice will not be answered directly but published alongside the invitation to quote notice. Questions should be sent to heatnetworks@beis.gov.uk by 1st December 2019 and clearly reference "Heat Networks Skills Review".

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-acfb4e21-8496-4dcb-83f1-f7076a5cf501
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69e28f14-94b0-4baf-bdb6-680fc6923179
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Dec 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Feb 2020 - 20 Apr 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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