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title: "ETS Contract to identify and develop process improvements for review of Activity Level Change Reports (ALC) and determination of free allowances for the Offshore sector"
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# ETS Contract to identify and develop process improvements for review of Activity Level Change Reports (ALC) and determination of free allowances for the Offshore sector

Buyer: DESNZ  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3c36c8ed-186d-4405-a450-865279cbcb73

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) focuses on services related to data handling for the Offshore sector within the Emission Trading Scheme. Under the title "ETS Contract to identify and develop process improvements for review of Activity Level Change Reports (ALC) and determination of free allowances for the Offshore sector," the contract seeks to enhance efficiency in handling ALC reports. The buyer, DESNZ, headquartered in Salford, England, engaged Jacobs UK Ltd as the supplier through a Direct Award method. This process, which reached the award stage on 20th August 2025, outlines a contract period commencing on 21st August 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2026. It falls under the industry category of Data Services and includes various delivery locations such as the United Kingdom and other territories.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the data services industry, particularly those adept in complex data manipulation and analysis. The project's focus on process improvement and efficiency in handling large datasets can provide ample growth potential for skilled data service providers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to innovate in this domain, contributing significantly to the recommendations and their implementation with novel solutions. Engaging with such government contracts also allows businesses to establish strong credentials and expand their expertise in handling emissions data, a growing sector with increasing government focus.

## Notice

The key requirement for this contract is the review of data handling and efficiency recommendations in relation to Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) ALC reports and to provide options to develop and, if agreed with OPRED, implement these recommendations. The second element is to assist with the review of up to a maximum of 50 ALC reports which is a complex task involving the manipulation of large datasets, running tests on the data using numerical tools and resolving anomalies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f67e0fa4-b845-4d13-85de-380b45e8d12c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | DESNZ |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M3 5BS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Blackfriars & Trinity |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JACOBS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72300000 - Data services

## Release History

- 1 Sep 2025 at 08:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f67e0fa4-b845-4d13-85de-380b45e8d12c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f67e0fa4-b845-4d13-85de-380b45e8d12c
  1st September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/91127e08-9f7c-49b7-ad7d-47d422a83570
  Redacted contract

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