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title: "CS21029 BEIS UK Times Model v2.0 Development"
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# CS21029 BEIS UK Times Model v2.0 Development

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-72851fa9-8c23-4708-8a74-d3258daee216

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "CS21029 BEIS UK Times Model v2.0 Development" was managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in Swindon, England. This project, classified under the industry category of Development Consultancy Services, was conducted through a selective procurement method as a direct award from the CCS framework RM3745 Lot 6: Education. It commenced on 10th February 2021 and concluded on 31st March 2021, with a total contract value of £38,540. The tender period officially ended on 9th February 2021.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in development consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in energy system modelling and climate change solutions. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, especially those with innovative approaches to energy optimisation and data analysis. Engaging in such contracts can facilitate partnerships with governmental bodies and contribute to significant business growth in the increasingly vital environmental services sector.

## Notice

The UK TIMES energy system model has been developed by UCL and BEIS over the last seven years. It is a sophisticated cost-optimisation model of the energy system covering both the supply and demand sides of the economy. It models all greenhouse gases, including land use emissions. It has provided important evidence to underpin government plans to tackle climate change, for example in the Clean Growth Strategy and the net zero target decision and has underpinned scientific publications. There are now plans to develop a UK TIMES (UKTM) v2.0. For the development of UKTM v2.0 (from 10 February 2021 to 31 March 2021). This was procured via the direct award on CCS framework RM3745 Lot 6: Education.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cff92f6d-db9d-4071-b1b6-758645b222d2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 10 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,540 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,540 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UCL CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2021 at 17:21 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cff92f6d-db9d-4071-b1b6-758645b222d2
- 26 Mar 2021 at 10:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cff92f6d-db9d-4071-b1b6-758645b222d2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cff92f6d-db9d-4071-b1b6-758645b222d2
  26th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e411182c-3c26-44a7-9f06-fbf3c0f6ae64
  CS21029 Redacted Contract

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

## Provenance

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