--- title: "PS23104 - Phase 1- Scoping Study on Longevity of Insulation Retrofits" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-993b2415-e13a-4532-bc54-425f38c077d0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-993b2415-e13a-4532-bc54-425f38c077d0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-993b2415-e13a-4532-bc54-425f38c077d0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-993b2415-e13a-4532-bc54-425f38c077d0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY" published: "2023-06-13" --- # PS23104 - Phase 1- Scoping Study on Longevity of Insulation Retrofits Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-993b2415-e13a-4532-bc54-425f38c077d0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-993b2415-e13a-4532-bc54-425f38c077d0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-993b2415-e13a-4532-bc54-425f38c077d0.json) ## Summary The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy is inviting bids for the procurement process titled "PS23104 - Phase 1- Scoping Study on Longevity of Insulation Retrofits." The procurement falls under the research and development services category with a contract period running from 28th August 2023 to 29th February 2024. The deadline for bid submissions is 21st July 2023 at 11:00 GMT. The procurement method is an open procedure (below threshold) with UK Shared Business Services Ltd acting as the contracting authority. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the research and development services sector to engage with the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited for this tender. By submitting proposals that align with the requirements outlined in the ITQ document through the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal, businesses can participate in this competitive procurement process to potentially secure a contract for the scoping study project. ## Notice The final date and time for the submission of bids is Friday 21st July 2023 @ 11:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Supplier Attachments tab within the Jaggaer 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 Jaggaer eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Jaggaer eSourcing portal please use the link https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ and follow the instructions to register as a supplier. If you are already registered on the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/. Once you are logged into the system you will be able to locate the Procurement you wish to leave a bid on by clicking the ITTs Open to All Suppliers and searching for the reference number PS23104. 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. 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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/e8a7721a-15ad-4f73-b6f7-c85fdd309da1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Jun 2023 | | Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 27 Aug 2023 - 29 Feb 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 13 Jun 2023 at 09:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8a7721a-15ad-4f73-b6f7-c85fdd309da1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8a7721a-15ad-4f73-b6f7-c85fdd309da1 13th June 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/adbf60a1-31d6-42bb-b6da-bf9ba541180f n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/216525e9-caf0-4f5e-9aed-7bdb67556963 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0442ff77-e1af-47ad-925e-b8f7316d3d18 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/91bafb3b-7603-414d-b321-67df6fd04dad n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8b6ac5bc-3ecb-4afd-9a18-035820770f22 n/a - https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com Link to eSourcing Portal ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx - https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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