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UK SBS CR18135 - Allocation of Electricity Network Charges to Different Consumer Groups in Selected Countries

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

01 Feb 2019 at 14:34

Tender

10 Sep 2018 at 14:20

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is currently involved in a public procurement process titled "UK SBS CR18135 - Allocation of Electricity Network Charges to Different Consumer Groups in Selected Countries". This tender is part of the services category and primarily concerns the energy industry, particularly focusing on the intricate network charging mechanisms affecting different consumer groups. Although the tender submission period has ended on 25th September 2018, the awarded contract has a value of £89,400 and runs from 9th November 2018 to 1st March 2019. The process was conducted as an open procurement method, designed for transparency and accessibility.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses that specialise in research and development consultancy services, particularly those with experience in the energy sector and economic analysis. Given the nature of the project, companies capable of providing innovative solutions and insights into network charges, as well as those engaged in market research, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. Organisations with a commitment to social value and those identified as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) may have an advantageous position in aligning with the objectives set forth in the government’s Clean Growth Strategy.

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Notice Title

UK SBS CR18135 - Allocation of Electricity Network Charges to Different Consumer Groups in Selected Countries

Notice Description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Tuesday 25th September 2018 at 11:00am. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement There are fundamental changes taking place within the energy markets, which will see new sectors, technologies, and services. In response, Government and Ofgem jointly published a Smart Systems and Flexibility Plan to upgrade our energy system. This Plan is an important part of the Government's Industrial Strategy and a core component of Ofgem's future-facing work to enable the energy system transition. It is supported by the Government's significant increase in public research and innovation spending, including on new storage technologies. The Clean Growth Strategy stated that the Government, Ofgem and industry will implement the 29 actions set out in the Smart Systems and Flexibility Plan. The upfront capital invested in electricity network infrastructure and the operational cost of running network systems are recovered via network charges to electricity consumers. These network charges are complex. Different generators and consumers utilise the electricity networks to different degrees depending on scale, time and location. As a recent ULC research report, commissioned by the Aldersgate Group, shows, "the design of network Produce a report, explaining the various current network charging designs, in particular how these charges are broken down by location, consumer characteristics, type and size of grid connection, consumption profile and timing of consumption and estimating how these network charges translate in average retail electricity prices of the different consumers group identified. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ / RFP document. How to Apply As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice. If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: * the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; * the name of the registered Bidder; * the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts) Responses must be received by the date in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. How to Register on the CCS eSourcing Suite If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: * name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; * name of the registered Bidder; * name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. The Sourcing documents can then be accessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents within Contracts Finder. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk: Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Training documents to support Bidders to utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section. 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d8b9d085-601f-4bf6-a1f6-eee099af0f53
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74a1e3d9-6ab5-4ed2-b3dc-5f79bc34370c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£89,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Nov 20187 years ago
Contract Period
9 Nov 2018 - 1 Mar 2019 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
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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

CEPA

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