--- title: "UK SBS - PS21265 - International case studies of energy efficiency policies in manufacturing and industry" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2168ed46-1898-4b73-a921-9da9c54de639" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2168ed46-1898-4b73-a921-9da9c54de639" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2168ed46-1898-4b73-a921-9da9c54de639.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2168ed46-1898-4b73-a921-9da9c54de639.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2022-02-14" --- # UK SBS - PS21265 - International case studies of energy efficiency policies in manufacturing and industry Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2168ed46-1898-4b73-a921-9da9c54de639 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2168ed46-1898-4b73-a921-9da9c54de639) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2168ed46-1898-4b73-a921-9da9c54de639.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) has initiated a public procurement process for the tender titled "International case studies of energy efficiency policies in manufacturing and industry" (PS21265). This project is categorised under research and development services, specifically focusing on improving energy efficiency policies for the manufacturing sector. The tender is currently in the planning stage and requires submissions by Monday, 28th February 2022, at 11:00 am. Successful bidders will be tasked with undertaking research that compares UK policies with those from other OECD countries, with a contract period commencing on 4th April 2022 and ending on 29th July 2022. The estimated budget for this procurement is £50,000, and the process will follow an open procedure, allowing a wide range of interested parties to compete. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research, consultancy, and energy efficiency management. Companies that specialise in market research, environmental consultancy, or have expertise in energy efficiency methods will find this opportunity particularly relevant. Engaging in this contract may allow businesses to establish themselves as key players in the public sector, while also contributing to the formulation of progressive energy policies within the UK. Businesses that are small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as they can play a vital role in delivering innovative solutions to meet the government's needs. ## Notice The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday, 28th February 2022 at 11:00am. Brief Description of Requirement The main aim of this research is to better understand other OECD countries' policies (including any that have recently ended) that aim to improve the energy efficiency of manufacturing and industry, with a view to introducing or updating similar policies in the UK. Of particular interest are policies and/or regulation that: * Increase the uptake and value of energy audits (or a similar type of assessment of the energy usage and energy efficiency of an industrial site or industrial process) * Provide Government with data on the manufacturing sector's energy usage and energy efficiency - for example, regulation requiring regular reporting of firms' energy usage or energy efficiency. * Set "benchmarks" for the energy efficiency of industrial processes - for example, if firms are given ratings for their industrial processes' energy efficiency, or if minimum standards are set. * Increase the uptake of Energy Management Systems, such as ISO50001. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and follow the instructions to register. 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The Contracting Authority expressly reserves the right: i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and under no circumstances as part of your organisations participation in this opportunity, will the Contracting Authority be liable for any costs incurred by any organisation as a result. If the Contracting Authority decides to enter into a contract with any successful organisation(s), this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of your organisation in doing so. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d171f05a-6cbc-4d68-aff6-bf522adc737d | | 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 | 14 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Apr 2022 - 29 Jul 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics ## Release History - 14 Feb 2022 at 16:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d171f05a-6cbc-4d68-aff6-bf522adc737d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d171f05a-6cbc-4d68-aff6-bf522adc737d 14th February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c9eee1e7-6ce5-439b-bb47-45d82dc59fae PS21265 - Delta - ITQ Invitation to Quote - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4d1072b1-2632-4709-aaa8-70e3ba904e36 PS21265 - Delta - ITQ Invitation to Quote Questions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1afa440a-b793-48ab-b974-08cf666eb8ca PS21265 - AW5.2 Price Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/421c7f7e-6a6c-477e-8a2b-a906d99971d8 AW3.1 ITQ Validation Check - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/87371f3f-8646-4539-97de-4e8878b5173c PS21265 - S1 - Services purchasing contract - low risk - https://www.delta-esourcing.com ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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