--- title: "PS21179 - Consultation Response Analysis for the Net Zero Hydrogen Fund and UK Low Carbon Hydrogen Standard" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-83aa0d47-996e-4f41-bd83-94a094f4f447" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-83aa0d47-996e-4f41-bd83-94a094f4f447" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-83aa0d47-996e-4f41-bd83-94a094f4f447.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-83aa0d47-996e-4f41-bd83-94a094f4f447.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2021-12-21" --- # PS21179 - Consultation Response Analysis for the Net Zero Hydrogen Fund and UK Low Carbon Hydrogen Standard Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-83aa0d47-996e-4f41-bd83-94a094f4f447 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-83aa0d47-996e-4f41-bd83-94a094f4f447) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-83aa0d47-996e-4f41-bd83-94a094f4f447.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Limited procured a consultancy contract titled "PS21179 - Consultation Response Analysis for the Net Zero Hydrogen Fund and UK Low Carbon Hydrogen Standard". This contract, classified under research and development consultancy services, is located in Swindon, England, and was awarded on 22nd November 2021. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure with the tender deadline set for 14:00 on 14th October 2021. The contract period commenced on 25th October 2021 and is expected to conclude on 31st January 2022, and the total value of the contract is £48,090. This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy, particularly those with expertise in hydrogen technologies and environmental sustainability. Companies that focus on market and economic research or have a proven track record in consulting for government-funded projects would be well-positioned to compete. The contract's focus on consultation analysis for future government initiatives means that interested firms should demonstrate their capacity to contribute to the design and implementation of low carbon hydrogen standards and funding schemes. ## Notice **THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION - This contract has now been awarded ** The final date and time for the submission of bids is 14:00 Thursday, 14th October 2021. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement: BEIS wishes to appoint a contractor for consultation analysis to enable us to finalise the design of the Net Zero Hydrogen Fund, for launch in early 2022, and to finalise the design of the Low Carbon Hydrogen Standard which will provide criteria for hydrogen producers seeking government support through the Net Zero Hydrogen Fund and/ or Hydrogen Business Model. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and follow the instructions to register. 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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/ff211294-1cae-460f-8d74-5c2086a54d58 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 22 Nov 2021 | | Contract period | 22 Nov 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £48,090 | | 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 | RICARDO-AEA | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics ## Release History - 21 Dec 2021 at 18:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff211294-1cae-460f-8d74-5c2086a54d58 - 5 Oct 2021 at 16:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d46e69f9-d253-4b91-bc2a-296a6bbb772d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff211294-1cae-460f-8d74-5c2086a54d58 21st December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d46e69f9-d253-4b91-bc2a-296a6bbb772d 5th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/03297965-5a6d-4520-a47b-9e6b6bd1ef4f PS21179 - Annex A - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/981481eb-5eff-4412-878b-9e317596b684 PS21179 - AW5.2 Price Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a2b59e0c-dc07-4f5f-9664-56b0cd32bd3d PS21179 - ITQ Invitation to Quote Questions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e1b5f3bc-3c96-4ab8-a33b-ba4c7835292b PS21179 - ITQ Invitation to Quote - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1a63916f-ac41-44e3-92a3-fdf0d6a21881 PS21179 - Non Disclosure Contract - Not a Deed - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/13b30765-ec85-48ec-b83f-c7774c36b416 PS21179 - S1 - Services purchasing contract - low risk ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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