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PS22482 - The provision of an independent national body to deliver the vision of the national electrification skills framework and forum - RFP

UK SBS

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Summary of the contracting process

Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, has awarded a contract to facilitate the vision of the National Electrification Skills Framework and Forum (NESFF). The contract, valued at £859,722, was awarded to CU Services Limited following an open competitive procurement process. The procurement, which falls under the business and management consultancy services category, aims to fund an independent national body. This body will continue the development and implementation of NESFF, ensuring key stakeholders in battery and power electronics, machines and drives (PEMD) manufacturing are engaged. The contract commenced on 13th June 2023 and will run until 31st March 2026, covering various locations including the United Kingdom, Europe, and other global regions.

This procurement represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in electrification technologies, particularly those involved in the manufacturing of batteries and PEMD for transport applications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide tailored consultancy and management services to support the NESFF's ongoing development and implementation would be well-suited to compete. The forum and framework aspects of the project will demand continuous stakeholder engagement and horizon scanning, presenting ample opportunities for businesses capable of fostering collaboration and driving technological advancements in the electrification landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS22482 - The provision of an independent national body to deliver the vision of the national electrification skills framework and forum - RFP

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, seeks to fund an independent national body to administer and govern the vision for a NESFF as set out in the report. To date the NESFF has been led by WMG. Now we are seeking to fund dedicated resource to support the continued development and, most importantly, the implementation of NESFF. This intervention is needed to ensure that sufficient resource is allocated to enable the UK to continue to develop and deliver the vision of NESFF. The reason for this intervention is to therefore provide the dedicated, independent resource to deliver the vision for NESFF, which would not be possible otherwise as there is currently no solely dedicated resource to lead this activity. The role of this funded body will be to ensure that the main stakeholders are brought together to support the most pressing electrification skills needs. Battery and power electronics, machines and drives (PEMD) manufacturing must be included in this initially funded period (other electrification technology areas may form part of the work but battery and PEMD manufacturing must be addressed). The independent national body will ensure that main stakeholders are engaged through the forum aspect. The framework aspect will involve continual horizon scanning and stakeholder engagement to identify areas of priority across all relevant technologies and sectors (manufacturing of batteries, power electronics, machines and drives for transport applications must be included) and develop the workforce development framework to enable these technologies to be delivered.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e9e53404-db0a-48b5-a57a-181bce124252
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/823c7ef6-d607-4ca5-8122-9cd597668fc2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£859,722 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
12 Jun 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 2-3 years
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 SBS
Additional Buyers

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

CU SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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