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title: "PS21210 - Data Discovery, Design and Analyse project for the Ofgem programme's future data science function."
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# PS21210 - Data Discovery, Design and Analyse project for the Ofgem programme's future data science function.

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-94971a27-e1e3-4f0a-a081-d57cf592b86b

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited as the contracting authority, seeking proposals for the "PS21210 - Data Discovery, Design and Analyse project" aimed at enhancing Ofgem's future data science function. This procurement falls under the research and development services category and is based in Swindon, England. Currently in the planning stage, the tender invitation has set a deadline for bid submissions on Friday, 3rd December 2021, at 11:00 am. The total estimated value for this contract is £25,000, and the procedure adopted is an open procurement method, deemed suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in data science, analytics, and consultancy services. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in transforming innovation within energy networks will find this particularly beneficial, as the project aligns with the UK's ambition to position itself as a leader in energy systems innovation. Potential bidders should leverage their capabilities in developing data-driven solutions and technologies to contribute to this multi-year programme, ultimately enhancing their growth prospects in the evolving energy sector.

## Notice

**This tender requirement was abandoned prior to a Contract award decision because a material change to the tender documentation is required.** The final date and time for the submission of bids is Friday, 3rd December 2021 at 11:00am Brief Description of Requirement UKRI is working in partnership with Ofgem to develop the future delivery model of the fund for the Ofgem Strategic Innovation Fund ('the SIF'). This is a new, multi-year innovation programme to transform energy networks innovation and position the UK as the Silicon Valley of energy systems innovation. To support this programme we are interested in designing a data science function which adds additional value to the users and customers of the programme. These include internal teams, the public, innovators (funded through the programme and otherwise), investors, policy makers, and the energy networks themselves. Innovate UK is progressing on its journey to becoming a data-driven organisation. With the Ofgem programme just starting, we have an opportunity to look at how we better capture, analyse and use data to offer additional value. With this we want to consider how approaches could be applied and scaled across the whole organisation. The project will therefore require close working with the Innovate UK data team, as well as the Ofgem Strategic Innovation Fund team. 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. If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and the follow the instructions to 'Log in' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: 48M7Q2G87W Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Procurement Regulations that apply to this opportunity. Responses must be received by the date and time in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered by the Contracting Authority further for this opportunity. Interested organisations should ensure that they allow a sufficiency of time, prior to the deadline to allow all sections to be completed in full and any attachments to be uploaded. As a user of the Delta eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Delta messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you, as well as other messages and updates in relation to any specific tender event. Please note that any and all information secured outside of the messaging service, shall have no merit or worth and should not be relied upon by any organisation submitting a tender response. Please note it is your organisations responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. The Contracting Authority expressly reserves the right: i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and under no circumstances as part of your organisations participation in this opportunity, will the Contracting Authority be liable for any costs incurred by any organisation as a result. If the Contracting Authority decides to enter into a contract with any successful organisation(s), this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of your organisation in doing so. 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/1bc090f0-1ec8-4a19-8298-618d6b4fa6cf |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Jan 2022 - 11 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

## Release History

- 19 Nov 2021 at 15:26 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bc090f0-1ec8-4a19-8298-618d6b4fa6cf
- 18 Nov 2021 at 16:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bc090f0-1ec8-4a19-8298-618d6b4fa6cf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bc090f0-1ec8-4a19-8298-618d6b4fa6cf
  19th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3ea5b5c1-0c26-4e8e-b8f4-35eac7779af2
  PS21210 - Delta - ITQ Invitation to Quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/501fe58e-bbd2-4acb-a931-3b95277c99ac
  PS21210 - Delta - ITQ Invitation to Quote Questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b7b83fff-4b6a-4060-8fa6-7a12129a245f
  PS21210 - UKRI Precedent Supplies Services Contract (Low value)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c67c1687-701f-4af0-a375-fbe5cc9ca8b1
  PS21210 - Non Disclosure Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/511c36d9-949c-470d-bd01-d25e2499d5af
  PS21210 - AW5.2 Price Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d03444b1-6553-42cc-b0e3-e3a1661898ff
  Annex A - GDPR_Data Science Projectv2
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/index.html
  Delta eSourcing

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/

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