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title: "Framework Agreement for the provision of Academic Services"
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# Framework Agreement for the provision of Academic Services

Buyer: OFGEM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-999399f5-7d3d-4879-aeeb-0dac2bc73359

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## Summary

Ofgem is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of Academic Services, aiming to enhance its analytical capabilities through collaboration with the academic community. This procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 20 January 2017. The contract will be located in the North West region of the United Kingdom and has a total estimated value of £120,000, with a minimum project value of £20,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the contract period is set to commence on 6 February 2017, lasting until 5 February 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the evaluation consultancy services sector, especially those that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can demonstrate expertise in policy development and analytical work, and are capable of providing services on an "as and when required" basis, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, potentially leading to valuable partnerships with Ofgem and further business growth.

## Notice

Ofgem is looking to enhance its analytical work through greater and more structured engagement with the academic community. We are therefore seeking to implement a framework which will enable us engage a number of academics to work with policy teams and analysts to help develop policy options and analyse their impacts. This group will complement the expertise provided through our existing framework contracts. We are inviting interested parties to tender for a place on this framework. The work will be on an "as and when required" basis and covers the areas set out at Part A below.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a9c0c36-2759-44d1-b0c6-ccb7f9c41c75 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Feb 2017 - 5 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| 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 | OFGEM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3GE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2016 at 09:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a9c0c36-2759-44d1-b0c6-ccb7f9c41c75

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a9c0c36-2759-44d1-b0c6-ccb7f9c41c75
  15th December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC136130
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ofgem.gov.uk

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