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title: "Strategic and Economic Analysis for place-led approaches to Net-Zero"
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# Strategic and Economic Analysis for place-led approaches to Net-Zero

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-81b5419e-552d-4ee1-9a3d-a02885dd0a77

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the contract titled "Strategic and Economic Analysis for place-led approaches to Net-Zero" was initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS). This project falls within the financial consultancy services industry and is focused on supporting the UK’s effort to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The procurement method used was selective, based on a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period closing on 17 March 2021. The awarded contract, valued at £750,000, spans from 21 April 2021 to 16 January 2022, with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the designated supplier. The location for this service delivery is the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in financial consultancy services, particularly those with experience in environmental economics and sustainability initiatives. As UK SBS aims to promote green jobs and tackle regional inequalities, consultancy businesses that can offer innovative and strategic approaches to decarbonisation and economic analysis will be well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the nature of the procurement process, allowing for flexibility and responsiveness essential for driving local economic growth.

## Notice

Strategic and Economic Analysis for place-led approaches to Net-Zero In 2019, the UK was the first major country to legislate for a net zero target for carbon emissions by 2050. However, data confirms that the UK is currently not on track to meet these ambitious targets. In addition to this, the recent economic crisis caused by the Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the need to focus on job creation and growth. The green economy is defined as one in which value and growth are maximised across the whole economy, while natural assets are managed sustainably. Such an economy would be supported and enabled by a thriving low carbon and environmental goods and services sector, which would ultimately lead to more jobs and sustainable growth. Overall, there is also a need to focus on closing the gap on economic, educational, and regional inequality in the UK through new and innovative locally led initiatives, which is in general referred to as the "levelling up agenda". The Prime Minister's recent 10-point plan is addressing these challenges through several policy initiatives, which have resulted in an increased focus on how green jobs and growth could be created as quickly as possible. It is in this context that UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) would like to commission consultancy support to help build the strategic and economic case to establish a place-based end-to-end net zero delivery programme. This will include a detailed economic analysis to understand how to best decarbonise places in support of its business case development for this new programme. Additional information: About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority. 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/contracts/Pages/default.aspx

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aed9ab87-6b02-41a3-b001-f4600eaf4f10 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 20 Apr 2021 - 16 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £750,000 |
| 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 | PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 May 2021 at 14:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aed9ab87-6b02-41a3-b001-f4600eaf4f10

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aed9ab87-6b02-41a3-b001-f4600eaf4f10
  20th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx

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