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title: "UKRI-2281 Assessment of the Culture of Innovation, Practices and Processes within the Regulated Energy Networks and Regulatory Environment."
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# UKRI-2281 Assessment of the Culture of Innovation, Practices and Processes within the Regulated Energy Networks and Regulatory Environment.

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0f1fe27b-bf9a-4b13-88f2-c06a9277fe47

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Research & Innovation (UKRI) has awarded a contract for the project titled "Assessment of the Culture of Innovation, Practices and Processes within the Regulated Energy Networks and Regulatory Environment" to PA Consulting Limited. The procurement valued at £440,000 falls under the Energy and related services category. The tender, conducted through an open procedure, had its tender period ending on May 17, 2023, with a contract period starting on May 18, 2023, and ending on October 27, 2023. The project aims to assess barriers and blockers to innovation in achieving a successful transition to net zero, a future-fit energy system, and enhanced consumer value.

This opportunity created by UKRI's tender is suitable for businesses involved in energy and related services seeking to contribute to innovation in the industry. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) particularly stand to benefit from participating in this procurement process. Businesses with expertise in driving technological advancements and fostering a culture of innovation within regulated environments are well-suited to compete for this contract. The project offers a chance for companies to showcase their capabilities in supporting the transition to a sustainable and consumer-centric energy system.

## Notice

Innovate UK are delivering the Strategic Innovation Fund in partnership with Ofgem. A key benefit of this partnership approach is to allow IUK an objective perspective of how to deliver more impactful outcomes from the delivery of Innovation Funding. This includes consideration of the barriers and blockers to Innovation and its role in delivering, a) a successful transition to net zero, b) an energy system fit for the future, and c) a continuing drive for consumer value.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48088d8d-1309-48e8-9cbc-b025fc475e87 |
| 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 | 8 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 16 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 17 May 2023 - 27 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £440,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £440,000 |
| 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 | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PA CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71314000 - Energy and related services

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2023 at 10:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48088d8d-1309-48e8-9cbc-b025fc475e87

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48088d8d-1309-48e8-9cbc-b025fc475e87
  8th June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=782113594
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ukri.org/
- https://www.ukri.org/,NorthStarAvenue

## Provenance

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