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# Provision of Smart Energy Supply Chain Business Support Services - AWARD

Buyer: KEELE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-645ed6b4-905a-467e-97f8-8514c63bc862

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Keele University as the buying organisation, which has awarded a contract for the provision of Smart Energy Supply Chain Business Support Services, aimed at ERDF eligible businesses in the Stoke on Trent and Staffordshire LEP area. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and this contract is part of the Smart Energy Network Demonstrator project supported by the European Regional Development Fund. The contract commenced on 19th October 2017 and is set to run until 30th June 2021. The total value of the contract is £350,000, with a strong focus on business development consultancy services in the low carbon energy sector.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the low carbon and smart energy markets. Companies specialising in energy-efficiency consultancy, management consultancy, and associated professional services including IT, marketing, and public relations are particularly well-suited to compete. With an aim to support 217 SMEs, including the nurturing of 15 new businesses, this initiative highlights a growing market that not only encourages energy-focused enterprises but also those from diverse sectors seeking to engage in sustainable energy solutions.

## Notice

Tenders are invited from interested parties for the provision of Smart Energy Supply Chain Business Support Services as part of the delivery of the Smart Energy Network Demonstrator (SEND) project. The purpose of the procurement is to appoint a Service Provider to carry out an ERDF compliant Smart Energy Supply Chain Business Support Services programme targeted at ERDF eligible businesses in the entirety of the Stoke on Trent and Staffordshire LEP area. The Smart Energy Supply Chain Business Support Services required are fully detailed in the Tender Specification in Section 2 of the ITT. The SEND project (project reference code 32R16P00706) is part-funded from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds England Growth Programme 2014-2020 and the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). The Smart Energy Supply Chain Business Support Services required are also part funded by ERDF. The Supply Chain development programme will target 217 ERDF eligible SME businesses of which 15 will be new businesses within the entirety of the Stoke-on-Trent & Staffordshire LEP area to provide Output indicator C1 support targeted at the growing global market for the low carbon smart energy sector. Such businesses may come from both the energy/low carbon sector directly and sectors not traditionally associated with energy including IT, marketing and public relations and professional services businesses. New businesses assisted will provide Output indicator C5 in addition to the aforementioned C1 output indicator. To count as an ERDF-eligible output the support provided must consist of a minimum of 2 days (12 hours) active consultancy support. A specific business can only be counted once by a project. The Service Provider will be responsible for ensuring all businesses supported meet ERDF criteria and are eligible to receive support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83758a1f-b80e-44a0-8949-5732548fac26 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 18 Oct 2017 - 30 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | KEELE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST5 5BG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Newcastle-under-Lyme |
| Electoral ward | Keele |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle-under-Lyme |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STOPFORD ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2017 at 11:38 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83758a1f-b80e-44a0-8949-5732548fac26
- 20 Oct 2017 at 11:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83758a1f-b80e-44a0-8949-5732548fac26

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83758a1f-b80e-44a0-8949-5732548fac26
  20th October 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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