Award

Performance Assurance Framework Administrator (PAFA) Services

XOSERVE LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Jul 2024 at 13:05

Tender

18 Dec 2023 at 10:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Xoserve Limited has conducted a procurement for Performance Assurance Framework Administrator (PAFA) Services, seeking a service provider to support British gas industry settlement performance assurance. The procurement is in the selective stage, with an award to Gemserv Limited. Key details include a two-year initial term starting from 5th July 2024, with potential extensions, a 70-30 award criteria split, and a focus on UK-based delivery.

This tender for Performance Assurance Framework Administrator (PAFA) Services by Xoserve Limited presents an opportunity for firms experienced in Gas Settlement and related consultancy services. Businesses with expertise in research and development, gas industry services, and consultancy are well-suited to compete in this restricted procurement process. Key stages include SQ and ITT, ensuring only shortlisted suppliers progress, with strong potential for business growth and establishment within the UK market.

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Notice Title

Performance Assurance Framework Administrator (PAFA) Services

Notice Description

Service provider is to fulfil the role of the Performance Assurance Framework Administrator (PAFA) to support with settlement performance assurance for the British gas industry.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Performance assurance regime includes an independent Performance Assurance Framework Administrator (PAFA). UNC places an obligation on Xoserve as the CDSP to appoint a single service provider to fill the role, and this tender is to invite third party organizations who can evidence a strong understanding and substantial experience of Gas Settlement to fulfil this position from 5th July 2024, for an initial 2 year term, with a further two 12 month extension periods available. A restricted two stage procurement was run to appoint the awarded supplier.

Renewal: This position is from 5th July 2024, for an initial 2 year term, with a further two 12 month extension periods available.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-042653
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020613-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

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


CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

76100000 - Professional services for the gas industry

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£680,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
XOSERVE LIMITED
Additional Buyers

XOSERVE LTD

Contact Name
Victoria Zhao
Contact Email
xoserve.commercial@xoserve.com, xoserve.commerical@xoserve.com
Contact Phone
+44 1212292509

Buyer Location

Locality
SOLIHULL
Postcode
B91 3DL
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
St Alphege
Westminster Constituency
Solihull West and Shirley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GEMSERV

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