--- title: "To source an alternate delegate resource to coordinate UK participation in the International Smart Grid Action Network (ISGAN)." ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5c581142-b304-43ee-865c-d829278255c8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5c581142-b304-43ee-865c-d829278255c8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5c581142-b304-43ee-865c-d829278255c8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5c581142-b304-43ee-865c-d829278255c8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2018-09-27" --- # To source an alternate delegate resource to coordinate UK participation in the International Smart Grid Action Network (ISGAN). Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5c581142-b304-43ee-865c-d829278255c8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5c581142-b304-43ee-865c-d829278255c8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5c581142-b304-43ee-865c-d829278255c8.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Limited has initiated a tender, referenced PS18227, to source an alternate delegate resource to coordinate UK participation in the International Smart Grid Action Network (ISGAN). This procurement falls under the recruitment services category and is located in London, United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 11 September 2018, with the contract period set to commence on 24 September 2018 and run until 31 May 2020. Bidders were required to submit their proposals via the CCS eSourcing Suite, adhering to the evaluation criteria specified in the Invitation to Quote (ITQ) document. This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses that have expertise in Smart Grids and a robust network within the UK smart industry and academia. Companies specialising in recruitment services, consultancy, or those with experience in international collaborations related to technology programmes can benefit from this tender. Additionally, firms that can ensure effective dissemination of ISGAN's activities to stakeholders and engage actively in its management will be well-positioned to compete successfully for this procurement. Budgetary provisions are set at a maximum of £20,000 over the contract period, including travel expenses, making it an attractive opportunity for SMEs with relevant expertise. ## Notice *** This tender requirement was abandoned prior to a Contract award decision ***The final date and time for the submission of bids is 11/09/2018 at 11:00. The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy is looking to procure an alternate delegate to represent the Department in the International Energy Agency's technology collaboration programme on Smart Grids the International Smart Grid Action Network (ISGAN). The alternate delegate will need to have excellent relevant contacts within UK smart industry and academia and have a depth of knowledge and expertise in Smart Grids work. A good knowledge of international Smart Grids industry, academia and work is desirable. The alternate delegate will also need to link with the Mission Innovation Smart Grids Challenge, as this is another international initiative in this area which forms a large area of focus and work for BEIS and the wider UK government as part of its commitment to meeting the Paris Agreement's climate targets. Attendance of ISGAN meetings (which happen twice a year) will be required. The next ISGAN meeting is 15-17th October 2018 Vienna. The travel required for this role will need to be in line with Civil Service guidelines. The primary aims of this commission are to ensure: The activities of ISGAN are fully disseminated to relevant UK stakeholders, including government, industry and academic organisations. The UK takes an active role in participation, management and development of ISGAN and ISGAN's activities are beneficial for the UK. *Joined-up activities across related TCPs to avoid duplication and maximise added-value through joint working. The costs incurred by the appointed successful bidder to act as an alternate delegate will be paid by BEIS up to a maximum of PS10,000 excluding VAT per financial year between 1st April and 31st March. Costs over the entire contract period shall not exceed PS20,000. This cap includes any travel and subsistence costs incurred as part of the activities Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice. If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: The name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; *the name of the registered Bidder; *the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER. All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts) Responses must be received by the date in the bid documents. Responses received outside or concurrently using the eSourcing process will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. How to Register on the CCS eSourcing Suite Full details of this opportunity can be found on the e-sourcing portal please follow instructions below. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: *name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; *name of the registered Bidder; *name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. The Sourcing documents can then be accessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents within Contracts Finder. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk: Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Training documents to support Bidders to utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our customers improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. 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/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a139f50c-71c2-4b41-93ab-205c39acb656 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - ITQ | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Sep 2018 | | Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 23 Sep 2018 - 31 May 2020 | | 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 | 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 1FF | | 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 | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79600000 - Recruitment services ## Release History - 27 Sep 2018 at 10:52 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a139f50c-71c2-4b41-93ab-205c39acb656 - 21 Aug 2018 at 13:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a139f50c-71c2-4b41-93ab-205c39acb656 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a139f50c-71c2-4b41-93ab-205c39acb656 27th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/780f474f-0398-4c17-8285-11849a2fee9d Bidder Training - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/39c4c517-33e8-48e6-9c89-0403d7105d9a Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f8f626c6-046b-4ea7-beb5-4b572285f1e9 PS18227 AW5.2 Price Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3cbf9d8e-aaea-4904-beb5-63c8809c2c83 PS18227 ITQ Invitation to Quote - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c192c69d-7da3-425b-b131-d052f1aec3e7 PS18227 ITQ Invitation to Quote questions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/12ffb6ad-b9f0-40a5-8406-190eb8ea5c18 PS18227 S1 - Services purchasing contract - low risk ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/ - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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