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ESC22209 - BMI DPS

ENERGY SYSTEMS CATAPULT LIMITED

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TenderUpdate

30 Jan 2025 at 15:23

Award

30 Jan 2025 at 14:57

Planning

20 Jan 2022 at 14:19

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process now in the planning stage is being conducted by Energy Systems Catapult Limited, headquartered in Birmingham, UK. This procurement, titled "ESC22209 - BMI DPS," falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services. The Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) framework is intended to support the Business Model Innovation (BMI) team and other projects across the organisation. There are no fixed deadlines for applications, as this is an ongoing application process where businesses can apply to join any of the Lots throughout the DPS's lifespan up to January 2027.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in innovative research and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in energy markets, business model health, customer research, and financial analysis. Businesses can benefit by joining a pool of preferred partners to provide swift and flexible support for various projects, potentially enhancing their involvement in vital energy sector innovations. Enterprises with agile, innovative solutions and the ability to meet dynamically changing project requirements would be well-suited to compete. Interested businesses should email procurement@es.catapult.org.uk with "BMI DPS Application" in the subject line to receive an application pack.

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Notice Title

ESC22209 - BMI DPS

Notice Description

Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Business Model Innovation team. The team have seen an increase in demand for projects over the last two years and are looking for external support for projects we do not have the capacity to cover. Although the ESC has existing procurement frameworks they are not entirely fit for purpose for this kind of work because: * they are more expensive to contract then our commercial day rate meaning outsourcing decisions do not stack up commercially * we lose control of the ESC process and experience for partners * any insights or relationships developed can be lost to the 3rd party due to a lack of ESC involvement. While we know that projects will be coming over the next 2 years that we will need extra support, there are some limitations to consider: * Innovator projects often have very short lead times due to the way they are funded and administered, and we need to be able to bring in additional support in quickly (max lead time of a month) * We don't officially know the full scope of each project as that will be agreed by an Incubation / Acceleration Manager * We don't have a ready made list of resources to call upon so we need some way to recruit and validate a shortlist of suitable contractors that we could call upon in future (an RFI or some form of recruitment process) The ultimate aim is to get to a new preferred list of partners we can use that meet the requirements of the Business Model Innovation team. The Catapult is now seeking to set up a DPS framework to primarily support the BMI team and other ESC projects and teams in the future. Should you wish to apply to join the DPS and or have require more details regarding the BMI DPS please send an email to: procurement@es.catapult.org.uk And in the subject line please enter "BMI DPS Application" and you will be sent an application pack which has everything you need to review and decide if you meet the minimum criteria to be able to join 1 or more Lots. All communication should be marked in the subject line with "BMI DPS Application" if emails etc are not clearly marked they may be ignored and or delete without being read. Please note this is not a "Tender" process so there is no bid submission deadline to meet. This is an application process and you may apply to join any of the Lots throughout the life of the DPS.

Lot Information

Identification of key markets

not applicable

Market Size Assessment

Best when paired with 'Identification of key markets', this service offers a more focused investigation into the prioritised beachhead market(s). A variety of key factors are researched: market maturity, readiness of innovation, customer segments, pricing models, partners and routes to market, procurement approach, competitor benchmarking, barriers to entry etc. Full details are within the BMI DPS application pack which can be obtained by emailing a request to join the DPS at the following email address; procurement@es.catapult.org.uk You will be given full details for all 8 Lots you do not need to apply for the Application pack for each Lot.

Business model health check

Business Model review to identify strengths, weaknesses, assumptions and risks for further testing. * DEFINE - map out the business model, or business model options, with the innovator * EVALUATE - identification and prioritisation of the key business model risks across customer (desirability), delivery model (feasibility) and commercials (viability) * TEST - design tests to gather evidence and de-risk the business model, making recommendations for iterations. Tests could include proposition testing, partnership development, commercial modelling. Full details are within the BMI DPS application pack which can be obtained by emailing a request to join the DPS at the following email address; procurement@es.catapult.org.uk You will be given full details for all 8 Lots you do not need to apply for the Application pack for each Lot.

B2B Customer Research

For business propositions, or where a decision-maker is not a resident of a home (e.g. social housing landlords). Identify, test and establish the value proposition with the client, first by drawing on secondary research and then by completing interviews with prospective customer segments getting feedback on the offer. Full details are within the BMI DPS application pack which can be obtained by emailing a request to join the DPS at the following email address; procurement@es.catapult.org.uk You will be given full details for all 8 Lots you do not need to apply for the Application pack for each Lot.

Value chain mapping

Develop an understanding/map of the different business models, stakeholders and supply chains in a market. Insights on how the market is changing, including how existing or new stakeholders are growing or losing their share of the value chain. Full details are within the BMI DPS application pack which can be obtained by emailing a request to join the DPS at the following email address; procurement@es.catapult.org.uk You will be given full details for all 8 Lots you do not need to apply for the Application pack for each Lot.

Cost and revenue benchmarking

Review of an innovator's financial model assumptions to offer third party validation that their revenue and cost expectations are realistic. This could also include a view on their sales trajectories based on industry standards. Full details are within the BMI DPS application pack which can be obtained by emailing a request to join the DPS at the following email address; procurement@es.catapult.org.uk You will be given full details for all 8 Lots you do not need to apply for the Application pack for each Lot.

Financial analysis

Light-touch commercial modelling bringing together pricing plan with delivery costs for a project, business or new venture. Revenue, costs and market forecasts will be established, including a series of scenarios to test the scale-up and growth of the innovation over typically a 5-year period. Full details are within the BMI DPS application pack which can be obtained by emailing a request to join the DPS at the following email address; procurement@es.catapult.org.uk You will be given full details for all 8 Lots you do not need to apply for the Application pack for each Lot.

Go-to-market strategy

A series of recommendations are made drawing on the proposition, market, customer, competitors offers and delivery model. Full details are within the BMI DPS application pack which can be obtained by emailing a request to join the DPS at the following email address; procurement@es.catapult.org.uk You will be given full details for all 8 Lots you do not need to apply for the Application pack for each Lot.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030d54
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003145-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£6 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 202712 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active, Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENERGY SYSTEMS CATAPULT LIMITED
Contact Name
Jim Owen
Contact Email
procurement@es.catapult.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7967337541

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6BS
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

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