Award

FM20115 - Participation of Low Income and Vulnerable Consumers in a Smart Energy System

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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15 Jan 2021 at 09:58

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to a contract titled "FM20115 - Participation of Low Income and Vulnerable Consumers in a Smart Energy System", awarded by UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England. This contract falls within the research and development services sector, specifically addressing barriers faced by low-income and vulnerable consumers in engaging with smart energy systems. The award notice was published on 15 January 2021, and the associated contract commenced on 23 September 2020, with an expected completion date of 22 March 2021. The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a dynamic purchasing system, with an award value of £47,206.50.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in social research and consultancy services, particularly those specialising in energy systems and consumer engagement. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the fields of market research and innovative technologies aimed at enhancing access for vulnerable groups in energy sectors would be well-suited to compete for future contracts of this nature. The focus on increasing participation of low-income consumers in smart energy systems indicates a growing market that requires specialised services and solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FM20115 - Participation of Low Income and Vulnerable Consumers in a Smart Energy System

Notice Description

**Please note this is an Award Notice and not a call for competition, this Contract has been awarded via the CCS Heat Networks and Electricity Generation Assets Dynamic Purchasing System.** The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy had a requirement for a consultant to provide technical and social research services to review the domestic and international evidence base, including current innovation activities to identify the barriers to to i) identify the barriers to low income and vulnerable consumers participating in a smart energy system and ii) where innovation can help enable low income and vulnerable consumers participate in a smart energy system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c5272fd3-0f80-4285-a1e6-30f0363a9b2c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0264d2c9-6c4f-43aa-9179-f59a78d05686
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,206 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
22 Sep 2020 - 22 Mar 2021 6-12 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

ENERGY SYSTEMS CATAPULT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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