--- title: "Energy Innovation Needs Assessment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1514e3a6-e200-4f90-a44b-def2a4e1d30e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1514e3a6-e200-4f90-a44b-def2a4e1d30e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1514e3a6-e200-4f90-a44b-def2a4e1d30e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1514e3a6-e200-4f90-a44b-def2a4e1d30e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2021-05-18" --- # Energy Innovation Needs Assessment Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1514e3a6-e200-4f90-a44b-def2a4e1d30e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1514e3a6-e200-4f90-a44b-def2a4e1d30e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1514e3a6-e200-4f90-a44b-def2a4e1d30e.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Limited is conducting a tender titled "Energy Innovation Needs Assessment," aimed at evaluating the role of diverse technologies within the UK's future energy framework. This procurement falls under the category of research and development consultancy services, with the primary contract value set at £500,000. The contract period commenced on 10 October 2018 and concluded on 30 April 2019. The tender was awarded through a selective procurement method, specifically call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with significant delivery set in London, United Kingdom. The tender period ended on 28 September 2018, marking key deadlines for interested parties. This project offers substantial opportunities for businesses focusing on research and consultancy in energy innovation, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can contribute innovative solutions and analyses. Companies with strengths in technology assessment, energy system modelling, or environmental consultancy would be especially well-suited to engage in similar contracts, potentially leading to further collaborations and growth within the rapidly evolving energy sector. ## Notice The aim of this project is to support evidence and analysis on the role of different technologies in the UK's future energy system - and therefore where innovation support and investment could deliver the greatest benefits. The project has two main phases, the purpose of EINAs Phase 1, now complete, was to develop a project methodology, building on the work previously done since 2010 on the Technology Innovation Needs Assessments (TINAs). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b5f099d-5ac8-4805-9857-dbb43132bd29 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | 28 Sep 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 14 Oct 2018 | | Contract period | 15 Oct 2018 - 30 Apr 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £490,949 | | 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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 1FF | | 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 | TLI London | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | VIVID ECONOMICS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services ## Release History - 18 May 2021 at 14:56 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b5f099d-5ac8-4805-9857-dbb43132bd29 - 26 Jun 2019 at 08:03 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b5f099d-5ac8-4805-9857-dbb43132bd29 - 2 May 2019 at 14:35 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b5f099d-5ac8-4805-9857-dbb43132bd29 - 15 Mar 2019 at 10:28 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b5f099d-5ac8-4805-9857-dbb43132bd29 - 14 Mar 2019 at 10:46 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b5f099d-5ac8-4805-9857-dbb43132bd29 - 8 Jan 2019 at 10:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b5f099d-5ac8-4805-9857-dbb43132bd29 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b5f099d-5ac8-4805-9857-dbb43132bd29 18th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7e757181-4c61-4f89-93a6-512eb4d59eb3 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/0907d717-b046-4fe8-b981-75b538fb2337 Contract Terms - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/fe3cda25-c446-4e04-84dc-aa612fe5309b Letter of Appointment - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/2797eb21-720a-4aaf-aab8-c76780d74375 CR18136 Contract Terms - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/969e6104-7992-4a66-ac0f-b87b0ec771ec CR18136 Letter of Appointment - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/e67eff80-a6c6-4931-a749-7f389ea1abb3 CR18136 Terms ve and BEIS signed - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/c35a9017-799f-4a46-906d-febd58cb92c0 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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