--- title: "PS21031 - Evaluation of Flexibility Exchange Demonstration (FleX) - RAF094/2021" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9b78ddf4-1fa2-472e-9818-e2c0fafad817" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9b78ddf4-1fa2-472e-9818-e2c0fafad817" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9b78ddf4-1fa2-472e-9818-e2c0fafad817.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9b78ddf4-1fa2-472e-9818-e2c0fafad817.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2021-07-07" --- # PS21031 - Evaluation of Flexibility Exchange Demonstration (FleX) - RAF094/2021 Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9b78ddf4-1fa2-472e-9818-e2c0fafad817 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9b78ddf4-1fa2-472e-9818-e2c0fafad817) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9b78ddf4-1fa2-472e-9818-e2c0fafad817.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves an awarded contract titled "PS21031 - Evaluation of Flexibility Exchange Demonstration (FleX) - RAF094/2021," carried out by UK Shared Business Services Limited. This contract, which falls under the research and development consultancy services category, specifically focuses on evaluating the FleX competition as part of the £505 million Energy Innovation Programme. The procurement was conducted through a selective method via a dynamic purchasing system, with bids submitted by the deadline of 28th May 2021. The contract commenced on 28th June 2021 and is set to run until 31st October 2023, primarily located in Swindon, England, with a total value of £159,960. This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research and development consultancy services, particularly those experienced in market and economic research. Companies that can demonstrate an understanding of energy innovation initiatives and possess the capability to deliver robust evaluation services would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts in this sector. Engaging in research evaluations can enhance an SME’s portfolio and open avenues for collaboration within government-funded projects. ## Notice **This contract has been awarded via Crown Commercial Services Research Marketplace DPS - RM6018 via further competition.** The final date and time for the submission of bids was Friday, 28th May 2021. Brief Description of Requirement: This contract is for the delivery of an extensive evaluation of the Flexibility Exchange Demonstration ("FleX") competition. The Flex competition was part of the broader BEIS PS505m Energy Innovation Programme. Taking into consideration the Department's priorities, this evaluation seeks to deliver against the following aims: Aim 1 - Assess the achievements of the FleX competition (impact evaluation) Aim 2 - Provide lessons on optimal competition design and delivery (process evaluation) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5be3c2f7-022b-45b8-bc7f-81d302f6b0f4 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 28 May 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 21 Jun 2021 | | Contract period | 27 Jun 2021 - 31 Oct 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £159,960 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £159,960 | | 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 | TECHNOPOLIS | ## 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 - 7 Jul 2021 at 15:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5be3c2f7-022b-45b8-bc7f-81d302f6b0f4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5be3c2f7-022b-45b8-bc7f-81d302f6b0f4 7th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/6be806cc-739b-4d7e-a1be-458cb211c4d8 PS21031 - RM6018 - Call Off Contract Terms (redacted)_Part1 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/fc6d8b81-a553-4a5f-975c-6439f4829afb PS21031 - RM6018 - Call Off Contract Terms (redacted)_Part2 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/63dda4f6-dda6-45cd-82f1-23527c3b5b25 PS21031 - RM6018 - Call Off Contract Terms (redacted)_Part3 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/55b2c633-63fd-433a-9c7e-257af1cf9d6f PS21031 - RM6018 - Letter of appointment (redacted) ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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