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Retail Market Entry - Gas Shipping Related Costs

OFGEM

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04 Mar 2020 at 17:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process entitled "Retail Market Entry - Gas Shipping Related Costs" is conducted by Ofgem, the regulatory authority for the gas and electricity markets in Great Britain. The tender focuses on consultancy services related to understanding the costs associated with gas shipping for suppliers aiming to enter the market, and it falls under the business and management consultancy category. This procurement was carried out through an open procedure, with submissions required by 24th February 2020. The contract was awarded on 4th March 2020, with a total value of £25,850, and the contract duration extends until 31st March 2020. The services are to be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in energy market insights and cost analysis. Businesses that are well-positioned to compete include those with expertise in gas shipping arrangements and market entry strategies, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can provide innovative and cost-effective solutions. The nature of this procurement highlights the growing need for thorough analysis and consultancy in the evolving energy sector, making it an excellent opportunity for firms looking to expand their footprint in this competitive industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Retail Market Entry - Gas Shipping Related Costs

Notice Description

Gas shipping is one of the costs faced by gas suppliers. The aim of this work is to seek information on the costs and issues a supplier may typically face associated with the gas shipping arrangements in GB, and how these compare with other costs and requirements for a supplier to enter the market. This will include, for example, consideration of the factors that will inform decisions by suppliers to operate as a shipper themselves, compared to contracting with a third party.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d8a5d613-c3a0-4487-9f11-617f31c0dcad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b282a18d-71b0-46b7-9a85-4ec6f7b3c7cc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,850 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,850 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
4 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 30 days
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
OFGEM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CORNWALL INSIGHT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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