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title: "2021-100 Development of guidance for the ESO's IT investments"
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# 2021-100 Development of guidance for the ESO's IT investments

Buyer: OFGEM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-39dadfc2-7e89-43d8-a6c8-df25bac6592b

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "2021-100 Development of guidance for the ESO's IT investments" was initiated by Ofgem, the buyer organisation located at 10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London. This tender falls within the services industry, specifically focusing on systems consultancy services, with a contract value of £42,860. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and the contract period spanned from 20th September 2021 to 29th October 2021, with the tender period having ended on 1st January 2021. The award notice was published on 28th October 2021, following the contract award to Zuhlke Engineering Ltd, which is classified as a large supplier.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses that specialise in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in systems and software consultancy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this a suitable opportunity, given that the contract encourages participation from such businesses. Companies focusing on efficient cost assessment frameworks and IT investments would be well-placed to compete, delivering substantial growth potential in a regulatory framework aimed at enhancing consumer interests.

## Notice

Ofgem's requirements for consultancy to be provided for the development of specific guidance to help set expectations on the level of detail on IT investments included in the Electricity System Operator's (ESO) second business plan. This guidance will help Ofgem best assess whether the costs of these IT investments are efficient. This guidance should inform the ESO as to the types of evidence and level of detail that should be included in the second Business Plan for IT investments, relating to the needs case and cost information. Ofgem is also seeking guidance on ways to stress test the costs provided by the ESO. These outcomes need to be delivered such that the cost assessment process is as straightforward as possible. This support will enable Ofgem's ESO Regulation team to carry out its core regulatory function of regulating the ESO to protect the interests of consumers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f27d253b-73b8-42c7-b5ff-46b49ed19c8a |
| 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 | 28 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 19 Sep 2021 - 29 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,860 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,860 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ZUHLKE ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72246000 - Systems consultancy services
- 72266000 - Software consultancy services
- 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2021 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f27d253b-73b8-42c7-b5ff-46b49ed19c8a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f27d253b-73b8-42c7-b5ff-46b49ed19c8a
  28th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT163008
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

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

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