Planning

PS21174 - Green Heat Network Fund Evaluation v2

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Planning

12 Jan 2022 at 17:00

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for the tender titled "PS21174 - Green Heat Network Fund Evaluation v2". This tender falls under the research and development consultancy services sector and is based in Swindon, England. The engagement end date for potential suppliers is set for 27th January 2022, with the requirement expected to be launched in the week commencing 31st January 2022. This tender will utilise the CCS RM6126 Research & Insights Dynamic Purchasing System for submissions, and businesses must register on this platform prior to the launch date for consideration.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development, particularly those with expertise in low-carbon technologies and heat network evaluations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, provided they are registered on the CCS RM6126 Research & Insights DPS. The evaluation will focus on understanding the effectiveness of the Green Heat Network Fund in promoting low-carbon heat generation, making it a suitable project for businesses equipped to conduct in-depth research and apply theory-based evaluation methodologies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS21174 - Green Heat Network Fund Evaluation v2

Notice Description

***THIS PIN NOTICE IS TO NOTIFY SUPPLIERS OF A POTENTIAL UPCOMING REQUIREMENT THAT WILL BE ADVERTISED THROUGH THE CCS RM6126 RESEARCH & INSIGHTS DPS *** ***This is NOT a call for competition*** In a previous PIN (PS21174 - Green Heat Network Fund Evaluation) this opportunity was notified as being advertised on the CCS RM6018 Research Marketplace DPS. This PIN is to inform suppliers of a change to the previous PIN and that the opportunity will now be advertised through the CCS RM6126 Research & Insights DPS following a review of available frameworks and the approaching end date of RM6018. The route to market for this tender will be via CCS RM6126 Research & Insights DPS (www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6126) and to bid for this work the lead contractor will need to be registered on the CCS RM6126 Research & Insights DPS prior to the requirement being launched. The requirement is expected to be launched week commencing Monday, 31st January 2022, therefore, we advise contractors who are interested in bidding for this work to register on to the CCS RM6126 Research & Insights DPS as soon as possible to ensure registration is completed before the tender is launched. Noting that CCS have confirmed that this can take circa 15 days from registration. Research Summary The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) wishes to commission an evaluation of the Green Heat Network Fund (GHNF) project. The GHNF is a capital grant programme providing funding for low-carbon heat generation and primary distribution for both new and existing heat networks. A heat network is a distribution system of insulated pipes that take heat from a central source and deliver it to a number of buildings, and they are a crucial aspect of the critical path to decarbonising heat. The GHNF will address barriers to developing low-carbon heat networks, and will contribute towards creating a sustainable heat networks market. Project sponsors (public, private and third sector) will apply directly to the fund, which will be operated by a Delivery Partner on behalf of BEIS. BEIS expects the study to deliver interim and final process, impact and economic evaluations, beginning with a scoping exercise in April 2022 and continuing until March 2027, two years after the scheme closes to applicants. Interim findings will be used to inform any changes to the GHNF scheme design, and future policy. Given the complex nature of the GHNF and its interactions, a complexity-appropriate approach to planning and delivering the evaluation is essential. BEIS expects contractors to primarily use a theory-based approach, to understand in depth the reasons why and how the scheme did or did not achieve its desired outcomes. We are open to suggestions from contractors on specific methodologies but expect the evaluation to develop and be underpinned by a theory of change. Please see Attachments for further information on the Research Summary.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-de86b159-62d1-466f-afaf-e891f5074d32
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11b4d067-82da-4b26-bd31-9f26dee3fb12
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Jan 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Alexandra Richards
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

Further Information

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