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DECC - SG Heat Network Programme - Strategic Outline Case

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DECC - SG Heat Network Programme - Strategic Outline Case

Notice Description

With the introduction of a year 5 Heat in Buildings Bill, the Scottish Government want to undertake a review of the current approach compared to other options to ensure its successful delivery. To do this, the development of a Programme Business Case (PBC) following the HM Treasury's Green Book 5 Case Model is underway. Subject matter expertise is required to produce the Economic aspect of the PBC, in which a short-list of delivery options/approaches will be considered based on a Cost/Benefit socioeconomic analysis. The Supplier will be instructed to work on the production of the Economic Case. This work is anticipated to be completed over a 4 month period

Lot Information

Lot 1

The successful contractor must provide the following interim deliverables throughout the lifespan of the contract: Attending initial kick-off workshop(s) to discuss and refine (if required) the agreed long-list of delivery options, objectives and critical success factors which will be provided in draft by Scottish Government Interim Economic Case, in line with HMT's Green Book guidance in a format compatible with Microsoft Word and Excel. Convening and facilitating at least two in person workshops with key internal Scottish Government stakeholders to evaluate the long and short listed options in line with HMT's Green Book Guidance's 'Workshop 2: Identifying and assessing the options'. Conducting targeted engagement with key heat network sector representatives, via two in person workshops with 15-20 key stakeholders (chosen from suggestions by the successful supplier and by SG) to discuss the long-list and short-listed options and to inform the final appraisal and identification of the recommended preferred way forward. The contract will be for a period of 4 months with the option to extend for an additional 2 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000819405
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC546308
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71620000 - Analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Jonathan Nicolson
Contact Email
jonathan.nicolson@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 412425466

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KPMG

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC546308
    DECC - SG Heat Network Programme - Strategic Outline Case - With the introduction of a year 5 Heat in Buildings Bill, the Scottish Government want to undertake a review of the current approach compared to other options to ensure its successful delivery. To do this, the development of a Programme Business Case (PBC) following the HM Treasury's Green Book 5 Case Model is underway. Subject matter expertise is required to produce the Economic aspect of the PBC, in which a short-list of delivery options/approaches will be considered based on a Cost/Benefit socioeconomic analysis. The Supplier will be instructed to work on the production of the Economic Case. This work is anticipated to be completed over a 4 month period

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