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title: "FM21178 - Assessment of CfD AR4 Supply Chain Plans"
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# FM21178 - Assessment of CfD AR4 Supply Chain Plans

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9fba5456-9a4e-47a9-8581-174a3bfca825

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by UK Shared Business Services Ltd on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), aims to assess Supply Chain Plans for the Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 4 (AR4). This open competition, referred to as FM21178, is part of a broader effort to support new renewable electricity projects in Great Britain, with a focus on energy-efficiency consultancy services. The tender was active until the end date of 13 September 2021, and the awarded contract, valued at £17,600, commenced on 27 September 2021 and will conclude on 31 December 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in energy consultancy and related research and development services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide innovative solutions for renewable energy supply chains. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in evaluating or supporting supply chain frameworks for low carbon electricity projects will be well-positioned to compete effectively in future CfD allocation rounds, ultimately driving business growth in the renewable energy sector.

## Notice

UK Shared Business Services Ltd carried out an open competition on behalf of The Department to appoint an external independent expertise as part of a highly rigorous exercise to undertake the initial assessment of Applicant's Supply Chain Plans that are submitted as part of the 4th CfD Allocation Round and advise BEIS on whether a Supply Chain Plan should "pass" or "fail" the assessment The Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme is the government's main mechanism for supporting new renewable electricity generation projects in Great Britain. Contracts are awarded in a series of competitive auctions. The next auction will be the 4th and referred to as Allocation Round 4 (AR4). This will be held in late 2021 and be open to low carbon electricity generating projects deploying established and less well-established technologies. Applicants with projects that have a capacity of 300MW or more wishing to enter a CfD Allocation Round require a Supply Chain Plan approved by the Secretary of State for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). The government is currently consulting on proposals for a new Supply Chain Plan questionnaire for CfD Applicants to complete. The questionnaire will form the basis of the initial assessment before an allocation round and ongoing monitoring, review, and assessment after a CfD contract has been awarded. The previous publication notice number was FM21120. No tenders were received in response to the open procedure therefore under Regulation 32 (2)(a) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) the Contracting Authority awarded a contract by negotiated procedure without prior publication.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84dd5faf-ee54-44c5-891f-1406837d9644 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Negotiated procedure without prior publication (non-OJEU) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 26 Sep 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,600 |
| 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 | ORE CATAPULT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Oct 2021 at 11:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84dd5faf-ee54-44c5-891f-1406837d9644

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84dd5faf-ee54-44c5-891f-1406837d9644
  5th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a95bcc4d-e551-4ab7-ace5-f06d5b790fa8
  FM21178 - Redacted Contract

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

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