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title: "Heat Network Regulatory Framework"
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# Heat Network Regulatory Framework

Buyer: OFGEM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-032f1805-98e2-4d2d-95f8-9b45a5e0a66c

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Heat Network Regulatory Framework" was initiated by Ofgem, the buying organisation based in London, England. This tender falls under the category of business and management consultancy services and is executed through an open procurement method. The contract was awarded on 24 February 2020, with the contract period running from 27 February 2020 to 9 April 2020. The total value of the contract is £40,000, with a minimum value of £33,076. The tender document indicates a deadline for submissions that has long passed, as the tender period ended on 11 February 2020.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with experience in regulatory frameworks and heat network systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in management consultancy could benefit from competing for similar future contracts, potentially enhancing their portfolios. Successful firms can engage in transformative projects that influence the regulatory landscape in the energy sector, thereby contributing to their growth and establishing a foothold in a niche market.

## Notice

The Scope of Work A concise and clearly set out report, and accompanying presentation which provides clear and practical findings in the following areas: 1. Assessment of the key characteristics of the GB heat network sector which will affect regulation. 2. Assessment of the common elements of successful heat network regulation, 3. Options for price regulation and recommendations. 4. An overview of how far other countries have successful 'unbundled' heat networks, the consequence of doing so, and your thinking on the characteristics needed in a heat network sector to make unbundling beneficial.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca569852-0d36-4ea2-9520-7508a95f3e68 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 27 Feb 2020 - 9 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,076 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OFGEM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2020 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca569852-0d36-4ea2-9520-7508a95f3e68

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca569852-0d36-4ea2-9520-7508a95f3e68
  3rd June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN159868
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.ofgem.gov.uk

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