--- title: "DPS Framework for Consumer Insights" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-91c3f508-948d-4939-a2d1-92d9fab87112" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-91c3f508-948d-4939-a2d1-92d9fab87112" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-91c3f508-948d-4939-a2d1-92d9fab87112.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-91c3f508-948d-4939-a2d1-92d9fab87112.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ENERGY SYSTEMS CATAPULT LIMITED" published: "2020-07-02" --- # DPS Framework for Consumer Insights Buyer: ENERGY SYSTEMS CATAPULT LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-91c3f508-948d-4939-a2d1-92d9fab87112 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-91c3f508-948d-4939-a2d1-92d9fab87112) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-91c3f508-948d-4939-a2d1-92d9fab87112.json) ## Summary The Energy Systems Catapult Limited is initiating a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Framework for Consumer Insights, targeting the research and development consultancy services sector. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with an estimated total budget of £1,000,000 allocated over five financial years, running from 2020/2021 to 2024/2025. The procurement method is selective, allowing suppliers to apply for various Lots within the framework. Interested parties should register their interest to receive the application pack, with no specific deadline for applications, although the contract period is scheduled from 30th June 2021 to 31st May 2024, with delivery in the United Kingdom. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), looking to engage in the field of consumer insights and market research. Suppliers with expertise in research and development, business and management consultancy, and market analytics are well-suited to compete for this contract. By joining the DPS framework, companies can establish a stable relationship with the Energy Systems Catapult, which plays a crucial role in facilitating innovations in energy systems, thereby expanding their market presence and enhancing their service offerings. ## Notice The Energy Systems Catapult (ESC) is one of a network of elite technology and innovation centre's set up by Innovate UK. The ESC works with companies that are focused on exploiting the opportunities created by the need to transform global energy systems; not only playing a part in accelerating technology based solutions, but also engaging with Government to address the market mechanisms and business models that will be required to enable such solutions. ESC is looking to setup a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) framework to have a robust supply chain to support the work ESC's Consumer Insights (CI) team undertakes and is seeking application from suitable suppliers who have the skills,experience and capability to provide their service to one or more of the key areas CI cover. Applicants may select 1 or more of the Lots and providing you meet the minimum criteria your application will be successful. Additional information: To apply to join the Consumer Insights DPS framework please follow the instructions below: To register your companies interest and request for an application pack please send an email to: procurement@es.catapult.org.uk Please ensure in the subject line you mark it as: "CI DPS Application request". If you do not enter the above in the subject line your email will not be read. Please allow up to 5 working days to receive the application pack and please note there is no deadline for applications and ESC will accept new application up to the end of the contract period. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/982456a1-4292-42d5-9a6b-8e7e2bd8ebef | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Jul 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Jun 2020 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Jun 2021 - 31 May 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ENERGY SYSTEMS CATAPULT LIMITED | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B37 7YN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG32 Solihull | | Local authority | Solihull | | Electoral ward | Bickenhill | | Westminster constituency | Meriden and Solihull East | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## 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 - 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development - 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services ## Release History - 2 Jul 2020 at 08:32 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/982456a1-4292-42d5-9a6b-8e7e2bd8ebef ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/982456a1-4292-42d5-9a6b-8e7e2bd8ebef 2nd July 2020 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/63def791-e083-4281-8451-ccde8138d03b Guide to the CI DPS Framework & application process - https://es.catapult.org.uk/capabilities/consumer-insight/ Link to CI website for further information about the CI team ## Notice URLs - https://es.catapult.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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