--- title: "Expression of Interest for Tool Providers for Local Authority Driven Smart Local Energy System (SLES) Toolkit" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3a75b5e0-ab05-42c5-b9ec-34b946587c21" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3a75b5e0-ab05-42c5-b9ec-34b946587c21" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3a75b5e0-ab05-42c5-b9ec-34b946587c21.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3a75b5e0-ab05-42c5-b9ec-34b946587c21.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ENERGY SYSTEMS CATAPULT LIMITED" published: "2021-01-29" --- # Expression of Interest for Tool Providers for Local Authority Driven Smart Local Energy System (SLES) Toolkit Buyer: ENERGY SYSTEMS CATAPULT LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a75b5e0-ab05-42c5-b9ec-34b946587c21 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3a75b5e0-ab05-42c5-b9ec-34b946587c21) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3a75b5e0-ab05-42c5-b9ec-34b946587c21.json) ## Summary The Energy Systems Catapult Limited is conducting a public procurement process for the "Expression of Interest for Tool Providers for Local Authority Driven Smart Local Energy System (SLES) Toolkit". This initiative falls under the software package and information systems industry category and is based in Birmingham, England. Currently in the planning stage, the engagement period for interested parties concludes on 17th February 2021. The aim of this procurement is to develop a toolkit that will assist local authorities and their partners in implementing smart energy systems, thereby supporting a transition toward a greener economy. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on innovative software solutions, consultancy services, and resource development that can support local authorities throughout the lifecycle of smart energy system projects. Companies that design or provide practical tools, methodologies, or other capabilities relevant to the building of business cases, funding requirements, and effective procurement practices are particularly well-suited to compete in this tender. By engaging with this process, businesses can play a crucial role in shaping the toolkit and potentially secure valuable contracts within the public sector. ## Notice The Energy Systems Catapult's Energy Revolution Integration Service (ERIS) is looking for information from potential tool providers for consideration for inclusion in their Local Authority driven Smart Local Energy Systems Toolkit. ERIS seeks to support the Prospering for the Energy Revolution (PFER) service in achieving its goals. One way in which it will do this is to engage with suitably qualified industry sector participants to help define, develop and provide a consolidated set of resources (SLES Toolkit) for assisting Local Authorities and their partners to implement SLES innovations across the UK in their drive towards the Green Recovery. The PFER programme includes a programme of SLES projects (26) which are at different stages of development and have received funding; more details can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKmI8L-Z1ys The SLES Toolkit is a curated set of resources that Local Authority users can access quickly, easily, and reliably that will support them in overcoming barriers to taking a SLES forward across its full lifecycle. These resources could include practical tools, models, templates, methodologies, expertise, amongst other capabilities. ERIS will utilise a transparent and structured processes to develop the toolkit and tool inclusion and will actively promote the adoption and collaboration across this important sector by ensuring it is driven by user requirements. The aspiration is that the Toolkit will have a national impact by providing practical, real-world support to Local Authorities and their partners. The development of the SLES Toolkit and it's requirements is at an early stage. ERIS is therefore looking for potential tool providers to help build it and fill the gap that is believed to exist for this type of support for Local Authorities and their partners in designing, planning, funding, implementing and operating their SLES' projects. If you think you or your organisation has a tool which will be of practical use to a Local Authority across the following stages then please review this EOI and register for our webinar launch of the EOI on 29th October 2020 2-4pm. Building the initial business case Addressing the need for funding and investment Developing the roadmap and timelines Horizon scanning to provide insight into relevant aspects of the landscape Enabling efficient and effective procurement Identifying and committing resources and supply chain Identifying data requirements Identifying and engaging with stakeholders. This EOI is seen as an important first step of active engagement with the sector to identify offerings that would add value to the Toolkit. Additional information: All communications must be via the following mailbox Procurement@es.catapult.org.uk You must include in the subject line: ESC20160 - Eris Toolkit ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a973552-eb74-4603-bb92-78afa67ceb7e | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 17 Feb 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ENERGY SYSTEMS CATAPULT LIMITED | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 6BS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Ladywood | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems ## Release History - 29 Jan 2021 at 08:24 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a973552-eb74-4603-bb92-78afa67ceb7e - 2 Nov 2020 at 14:29 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a973552-eb74-4603-bb92-78afa67ceb7e - 18 Sep 2020 at 07:33 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a973552-eb74-4603-bb92-78afa67ceb7e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a973552-eb74-4603-bb92-78afa67ceb7e 29th January 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d0ca818d-07bd-49c0-ac73-6cb2f838da83 Scope and Process - https://es.catapult.org.uk/consultations/local-authority-toolkit-to-support-sles-innovations/ Recording of Webinar ## Notice URLs - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKmI8L-Z1ys ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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