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UK SBS CR20059 - Designing an Auction to Install Energy Efficiency Measures in Small and Medium Sized (SMEs)

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process is led by UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) for the contract titled "Designing an Auction to Install Energy Efficiency Measures in Small and Medium Sized (SMEs)." This initiative falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research and development consultancy services, and targets small and medium enterprises. The procurement was conducted via a selective method, with the tender period concluding on 9th July 2020. The contract execution is scheduled from 3rd August 2020 to 31st December 2020 and is intended to navigate the design of an energy efficiency auction, considering both domestic and international evidence.

This procurement presents an opportunity for growth particularly for businesses specialising in research consultancy and economic analysis, especially those with experience in energy efficiency and auction systems. SMEs that can demonstrate knowledge in energy markets and the capacity to aggregate measures from smaller enterprises will find this contract aligns well with their capabilities. Furthermore, it encourages innovative solutions in auction design, making it a suitable venture for firms eager to contribute to public sector energy efficiency initiatives.

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Notice Title

UK SBS CR20059 - Designing an Auction to Install Energy Efficiency Measures in Small and Medium Sized (SMEs)

Notice Description

** this is not a call for competition ** This has been sourced via the RM6018 - CCS Research Marketplace DPS. The final date and time for the submission of bids was Thursday, 9th July 2020 11:00am. Brief Description of Requirement The aim of this study is to understand the different options for designing and running an energy efficiency auction and the likely impact of those options on the success of the auction. This should consider evidence from energy related auctions in the UK and overseas. It should set out the options available for each stage of the auction and the potential impact of each option. The advice should take particular consideration of our target audience - SMEs as well as market actors bidding into the auction, who will be responsible for aggregating measures from SMEs. The study will increase BEIS's understanding of how similar auctions work, the range of choices in the design and scope of an auction, and their impacts. This contract was be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the Mini Competition document. Additional information: 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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c1efecec-7fc1-4a9f-ab9a-e93cf57e33d7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85c36a1d-cfc0-4846-a54a-2ff65b9c2953
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
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
£85,821 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jul 20205 years ago
Contract Period
2 Aug 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
research@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
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

EUNOMIA RESEARCH & CONSULTING

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