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Community Benefits for Electricity Network Infrastructure - Consultancy

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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06 Mar 2023 at 09:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy has awarded a contract for "Community Benefits for Electricity Network Infrastructure - Consultancy" to CEPA LLP. The procurement process involved a selective procurement method via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period is from 10th February 2023 to 25th August 2023. The consultancy services relate to research and development services and related consultancy services in the industry category of research and insights. The contract was awarded on 8th February 2023, with a total value of £146,950.

This tender provides an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to engage in consultancy services focusing on community benefits for network infrastructure. Businesses involved in research and development services, as well as those offering consultancy services in related areas, would find this contract well-suited for growth opportunities. The procurement stage has concluded, offering a chance for qualified businesses to explore similar future opportunities within the industry category of research and insights. The guidance produced is expected to positively impact community objectives and enhance local acceptability for infrastructure projects.

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Notice Title

Community Benefits for Electricity Network Infrastructure - Consultancy

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS RM6126 Research & Insights DPS Brief Description of Requirement To produce guidance for delivering community benefits for network infrastructure by September 2023. This guidance will: - improve the development and delivery of community benefits leading to an increase in local acceptability for community objectives. - have the buy-in of industry and community representatives and Ofgem. - be easily implementable by industry - increase the participation and engagement of individuals affected by network infrastructure developments - be quickly implementable and flexible in order to apply to as many network infrastructure projects in development as possible. - include a recommended level of funding that takes account of the views of community and industry representatives, and Ofgem.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c71dbbcd-81c5-4ea6-81b6-8411900eaf8a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bc9577f-cf65-42cc-8fff-c8a19aa2ff51
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


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£146,950 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2023 - 25 Aug 2023 6-12 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
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

CEPA

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