--- title: "Economics of Energy Innovation and System Transition - Grant Funding Call for Proposals" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7ec869f4-4ec6-4f4b-b6e7-8f2017e959ca" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7ec869f4-4ec6-4f4b-b6e7-8f2017e959ca" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7ec869f4-4ec6-4f4b-b6e7-8f2017e959ca.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7ec869f4-4ec6-4f4b-b6e7-8f2017e959ca.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY" published: "2019-09-03" --- # Economics of Energy Innovation and System Transition - Grant Funding Call for Proposals Buyer: BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7ec869f4-4ec6-4f4b-b6e7-8f2017e959ca [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7ec869f4-4ec6-4f4b-b6e7-8f2017e959ca) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7ec869f4-4ec6-4f4b-b6e7-8f2017e959ca.json) ## Summary The Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is conducting a competitive grant tender titled "Economics of Energy Innovation and System Transition," with a budget of up to £3 million allocated under the International Climate Fund (ICF). This procurement process is currently at the tender stage, and interested parties must submit proposals by the deadline of 8 September 2019. The contract period is expected to commence on 1 November 2019 and will last for a duration of 2 to 3 years, covering potential delivery in countries such as China, India, and Brazil. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services, particularly those engaged in energy innovation and international policy analysis. Companies with expertise in economic modelling, project management, and strong international relationships would be well-positioned to participate. Given the tender's focus on enhancing decision-making capabilities in partner countries, businesses that can demonstrate academic credentials and the ability to engage effectively with policymakers are encouraged to apply. ## Notice Grant funding call for proposals: Economics of Energy Innovation and System Transition project The International Climate Fund (ICF) in the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), has allocated up to PS3 million for an international research and engagement project on the economics of energy innovation and system transition, to be awarded as a grant through an open and competitive call for proposals. The BEIS ICF Economics of Energy Innovation and System Transition project aims to: 1. Support partner countries' policymaking on energy innovation and system transition through the application of analytical frameworks, economic models and theory that can explain and inform large and rapid changes in socio-economic systems; 2. Strengthen partner countries' capabilities for the use of these analytical tools to support decision-making over the longer term. Details on what is expected from this project are set out in the Terms of Reference document attached to this notice. Project proposals must: * Include plans for the implementation of all five stages of the project as set out above; * Include plans for engagement with at least two of China, India and Brazil; * Be for a duration of between 2 and 3 years; * Require funding of up to a maximum of PS3m; * Be compatible with Official Development Assistance (ODA) criteria. * Demonstrate compliance with requirements of section 1 of the International Development Act 2002. Bids will be assessed on the criteria of: * Academic expertise * Policy engagement * International relationships * Project management * Proposal quality Bidding process Prospective grant recipients should submit proposals using the proposal template form attached to this notice, in advance of the deadline of 8 September 2019. Proposals should be sent to icemailbox@beis.gov.uk A conference call for prospective grant recipients will be held on Thursday 8 August 2019. Requests to participate should be sent to icemailbox@beis.gov.uk Bids will be reviewed, and shortlisted organisations invited for an interview with BEIS officials. A Senior Oversight Group will make the final selection. Before the grant recipient is formally appointed, due diligence will be carried out in line with the Government Grants Minimum Standards. The process will conclude with the signing of a grant funding agreement between BEIS and the delivery partner. The project is expected to begin in Autumn 2019. Further details on the bidding process are contained in the Terms of Reference document attached to this notice. BEIS Climate Strategy Team contact details For further details on the call for proposals, please contact the BEIS Climate Strategy Team by email at icemailbox@beis.gov.uk Please be aware that our servers will block any emails with attachments exceeding 8MB without any warning. Where possible, please try not to attach any files larger than this size. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2dacb65-5a54-49e0-8095-ed2dd52bb565 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Competitive grant | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Sep 2019 | | Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2019 - 31 Oct 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,000,000 | | 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 | BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1H 0ET | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services ## Release History - 3 Sep 2019 at 21:03 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2dacb65-5a54-49e0-8095-ed2dd52bb565 - 27 Aug 2019 at 16:43 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2dacb65-5a54-49e0-8095-ed2dd52bb565 - 22 Aug 2019 at 12:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2dacb65-5a54-49e0-8095-ed2dd52bb565 - 24 Jul 2019 at 16:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2dacb65-5a54-49e0-8095-ed2dd52bb565 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2dacb65-5a54-49e0-8095-ed2dd52bb565 3rd September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/52037341-5d10-4a2d-b286-0cc6c60262d7 Terms of Reference - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b12507c8-ace4-4649-9661-26199e5fd70e Proposal template form - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b19fa8e7-7b25-4070-8a41-3e7598e84891 Questions and Answers record - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4b42d374-5f13-4cf7-bea5-8b5237f9fd0e Q&A record (updated) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aef4a5e8-bd6e-40a4-81f4-0b56c4c478f5 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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