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PROVISION OF ENERGY SECTOR NEWS, DATA, KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER AND ASSOCIATED SUPPORT SERVICES

THE SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is seeking to procure a daily news service focused on energy sector developments under the title "PROVISION OF ENERGY SECTOR NEWS, DATA, KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER AND ASSOCIATED SUPPORT SERVICES." This tender falls under the services category and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, having been completed with a contract signed on 26 July 2021, valued at £25,000 for a one-year term starting 1 August 2021. This contract covers outputs including daily news updates, retail energy sector data, remote training seminars, and ongoing technical support.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for SMEs and service providers in the energy sector, especially those with capabilities in market analysis and technical support. Companies that specialise in data analysis, news reporting, and energy consultancy would be well-positioned to leverage this contract, given its focus on providing insights into UK and Scottish market dynamics. Engaging in such opportunities can enhance businesses' portfolios, thus supporting their growth in the competitive energy sector.

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Notice Title

PROVISION OF ENERGY SECTOR NEWS, DATA, KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER AND ASSOCIATED SUPPORT SERVICES

Notice Description

The Office of the Chief Economic Adviser (OCEA) wishes to procure an 'off-the-shelf' daily news service that provides insight into energy sector developments, covering specifically the impact of market, policy and regulatory drivers at a UK and Scottish level. OCEA also wishes to receive more detailed analysis and insight on topics of special interest to the Scottish Government. These topics may be determined in ongoing dialogue.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Office of the Chief Economic Adviser (OCEA) wishes to procure a service that will deliver the following outputs: - a daily energy sector news and remote monthly seminar service that provides insight into recent trends and developments in retail and wholesale markets, also covered in supporting information packs; - retail energy sector data on domestic electricity and gas tariffs; - remote training seminars and associated materials covering the operation of energy markets; - ongoing technical support.

Renewal: Option for a one year extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000659194
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG423895
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2021 - 31 Jul 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
emily.creamer@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 13127747837

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CORNWALL INSIGHT

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL419917
    PROVISION OF ENERGY SECTOR NEWS, DATA, KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER AND ASSOCIATED SUPPORT SERVICES - The Office of the Chief Economic Adviser (OCEA) wishes to procure an 'off-the-shelf' daily news service that provides insight into energy sector developments, covering specifically the impact of market, policy and regulatory drivers at a UK and Scottish level. OCEA also wishes to receive more detailed analysis and insight on topics of special interest to the Scottish Government. These topics may be determined in ongoing dialogue.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG423895
    PROVISION OF ENERGY SECTOR NEWS, DATA, KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER AND ASSOCIATED SUPPORT SERVICES - The Office of the Chief Economic Adviser (OCEA) wishes to procure an 'off-the-shelf' daily news service that provides insight into energy sector developments, covering specifically the impact of market, policy and regulatory drivers at a UK and Scottish level. OCEA also wishes to receive more detailed analysis and insight on topics of special interest to the Scottish Government. These topics may be determined in ongoing dialogue.

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