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title: "Consultancy Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)"
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# Consultancy Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)

Buyer: ENERGY SYSTEMS CATAPULT LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4b0c6d7a-5ec1-4691-8db6-a37a945359ca

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## Summary

The Energy Systems Catapult Limited is initiating a procurement process for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) focused on consultancy services, aimed at supporting innovation in the UK's energy sector. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 31st July 2026. This process encompasses various areas, including business strategy, energy system expertise, and multi-disciplinary consultancy services. Businesses interested in participating should prepare to meet the minimum criteria outlined in the application pack, which can be requested via email. This framework is projected to run for at least four years, facilitating numerous opportunities for suppliers.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in IT services, research and development, and business support services that align with clean energy initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to compete, as there are no restrictions on the number of suppliers who can be appointed to the DPS. Companies offering expertise in business strategy, energy systems, or multi-disciplinary services will find a suitable platform to showcase their capabilities and possibly expand their market reach within the burgeoning clean growth sector.

## Notice

Framework will aim to support ESC's mission to unleash innovation and open new markets to capture the clean growth opportunity. ESC was set up to accelerate the transformation of the UK's energy system and ensure businesses and consumers capture the opportunities of clean growth. ESC is an independent, not-for-profit centre of excellence that bridges the gap between industry, government, academia and research - with around 200 staff covering a variety of technical, commercial and policy expertise. ESC takes a whole system view - from power, heat and transport to industry, infrastructure digitalisation and consumers - helping us identify and address innovation priorities and market barriers to decarbonise the energy system and deliver value to energy consumers. ESC supports various organisations to develop, market test and scale the products, services and value chains required to get to Net Zero. In the application pack you will find the details of how to apply to be an appointed supplier with the minimum criteria you must meet in order to be appointed. All suppliers who meet the selection criteria will be appointed to the DPS and there is no limit on the number of suppliers who can be appointed. Suppliers can apply to join the DPS at any point during its lifetime. It is currently envisaged to run for at least 4 years and may well be extended providing it is still fit for purpose. ESC operates from offices in Birmingham. Project Meetings may be required. Appointed Suppliers may be required to attend kick off meetings at ESC Office in Birmingham or any suitable location in the UK and/or via a Conference call using one of the conferencing services such as MS Teams, Skype or Global Meet whichever ESC is using at that time. Lot Structure Lot 1 - Business Strategy, Policy and Thought Leadership Lot 2 - Energy System Expertise Lot 3 - Modelling and Support Lot 4 - Project Support & Ancillary Services Lot 5 - Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy Services All Suppliers who are successfully appointed to the DPS will be automatically added to Lot 5 - Multi-Disciplinary Services. This Lot will be used where ESC has a requirement that is not specifically suited to any other Lots detailed in the Scope document. You can if you wish to, apply solely for Lot 5 if you do not want to apply to any other Lot. To receive the application pack for this DPS, you must email Procurement@es.catapult.org.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6089c6ad-8298-48db-b554-62d800b2e0e8 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| 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 | 20 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Jul 2026 |
| 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

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2022 at 09:19 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6089c6ad-8298-48db-b554-62d800b2e0e8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6089c6ad-8298-48db-b554-62d800b2e0e8
  20th July 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

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