--- title: "CCCC17B26 - The Provision of Consultancy for Future Electricity Capacity and Costs" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-00039c48-e686-4330-8c7d-be96cc6db43a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-00039c48-e686-4330-8c7d-be96cc6db43a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-00039c48-e686-4330-8c7d-be96cc6db43a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-00039c48-e686-4330-8c7d-be96cc6db43a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2017-11-06" --- # CCCC17B26 - The Provision of Consultancy for Future Electricity Capacity and Costs Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-00039c48-e686-4330-8c7d-be96cc6db43a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-00039c48-e686-4330-8c7d-be96cc6db43a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-00039c48-e686-4330-8c7d-be96cc6db43a.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "CCCC17B26 - The Provision of Consultancy for Future Electricity Capacity and Costs" is being conducted by the Crown Commercial Service, based in Liverpool, England. This tender falls under the research consultancy services industry category, with an open procurement method following an open procedure below threshold. The current procurement stage is active, and interested suppliers must submit their responses by 14 November 2017, ahead of the contract period commencing on 20 November 2017 and ending on 12 March 2018. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in electricity capacity assessment and cost analysis. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is well-suited for them. By responding to this tender, businesses can strengthen their market presence and potentially secure a contract with a significant public sector buyer, contributing to their growth in the consultancy market. ## Notice Please see attached Appendix B - Statement of Requirements for further details. Additional information: How to apply Instructions to Potential Providers: Potential Providers must first be registered on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite in order to respond to the Procurement. If you have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS e-Sourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so at the Invitation to Tender stage. Potential Providers should note that it could take up to 10 working days to obtain a DUNS number. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender Once you have registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, you will need to express your interest by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@Crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: - name/reference of this procurement - the name of the registered supplier; and - the name and contact details Crown Commercial Service will then process your registration and assign your organisation to the opportunity. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. It is advised however that Potential Providers register as soon as practically possible in order to receive the Invitation to Tender and have a sufficient amount of time to respond. Crown Commercial Service is not able to offer any extensions to the advertised procurement timetable. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact the Helpdesk: Freephone: 0345 010 3503 Email: supplier@Crowncommercial.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f47f435-07de-49ee-b7da-753488cf450a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Nov 2017 | | Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Nov 2017 - 12 Mar 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 9PP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | City Centre North | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73210000 - Research consultancy services ## Release History - 6 Nov 2017 at 16:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f47f435-07de-49ee-b7da-753488cf450a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f47f435-07de-49ee-b7da-753488cf450a 6th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ec524e41-74a9-4ff8-98b2-e5fa0af5d947 Appendix A - Terms of Participation - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3eb99f9c-54c6-43af-9525-337457611f3d Appendix B - Statement of Requirements - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/317c2ed3-a31f-4cc1-9863-43337bcd5226 Appendix C - Short Form Terms and Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/328c1cc8-6122-417e-8f0d-051989ea382e Appendix D - Response Guidance - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8833d9af-c6d9-4d5c-8ce5-35a1abde7711 Appendix E - Pricing Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c92daff1-6d89-4502-9be7-4b23092b4255 Invitation To Tender ## Notice URLs - http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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