--- title: "Provision of Smart Energy Supply Chain Business Support Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-80680e0c-0b95-4d11-9942-d08a1cfe3714" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-80680e0c-0b95-4d11-9942-d08a1cfe3714" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-80680e0c-0b95-4d11-9942-d08a1cfe3714.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-80680e0c-0b95-4d11-9942-d08a1cfe3714.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KEELE UNIVERSITY" published: "2017-07-13" --- # Provision of Smart Energy Supply Chain Business Support Services Buyer: KEELE UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-80680e0c-0b95-4d11-9942-d08a1cfe3714 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-80680e0c-0b95-4d11-9942-d08a1cfe3714) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-80680e0c-0b95-4d11-9942-d08a1cfe3714.json) ## Summary Keele University is seeking tenders for the "Provision of Smart Energy Supply Chain Business Support Services" as part of the Smart Energy Network Demonstrator (SEND) project. This initiative aims to support ERDF eligible businesses across the Stoke on Trent and Staffordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) area. The tender is currently in the Active stage, with submissions due by 11th August 2017. The contract value is set at £350,000, and the successful service provider will be expected to commence the contract from 13th September 2017 through to 30th June 2021. This procurement process offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy services, particularly those focused on business development, energy efficiency, and related sectors. Companies with expertise in low carbon energy solutions, as well as those from adjacent fields like IT, marketing, and professional services, would be well-suited to compete. With support targeted at 217 eligible SMEs, this tender presents a unique chance to engage with a growing global market for sustainable energy. ## 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. Additional information: Tenderers remain responsible for all costs and expenses incurred by them or by any third party acting under instructions from the Tenderer in connection with taking part in this procurement, regardless of whether such costs arise as a direct or indirect consequence of any amendments made to the procurement documents by the University at any time. 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. Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU Funding Description 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. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/597c9ab5-4880-4608-9ca9-7bb40d419fde | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Jul 2017 | | Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 12 Sep 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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) | ## 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 - 13 Jul 2017 at 14:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/597c9ab5-4880-4608-9ca9-7bb40d419fde - 13 Jul 2017 at 14:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/597c9ab5-4880-4608-9ca9-7bb40d419fde - 13 Jul 2017 at 14:19 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/597c9ab5-4880-4608-9ca9-7bb40d419fde - 13 Jul 2017 at 14:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/597c9ab5-4880-4608-9ca9-7bb40d419fde - 13 Jul 2017 at 14:11 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/597c9ab5-4880-4608-9ca9-7bb40d419fde - 13 Jul 2017 at 13:52 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/597c9ab5-4880-4608-9ca9-7bb40d419fde - 13 Jul 2017 at 12:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/597c9ab5-4880-4608-9ca9-7bb40d419fde ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/597c9ab5-4880-4608-9ca9-7bb40d419fde 13th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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