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title: "Services for external expert advice to Ministers and senior officials on the global gas and LNG markets and particular geopolitical discussions"
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# Services for external expert advice to Ministers and senior officials on the global gas and LNG markets and particular geopolitical discussions

Buyer: BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a3eacda8-d888-4fbc-9314-6f9b5d8a6992

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Business Energy and Industrial Strategy, seeking external expert advice on global gas and LNG markets due to unprecedented price volatility impacting the UK economy. The tender titled "Services for external expert advice to Ministers and senior officials on the global gas and LNG markets and particular geopolitical discussions" was assigned a contract value of £30,000. The procurement method employed was a direct single tender action, with the tender period concluding on 14 November 2021, and the contract effective from 15 November 2021 to 14 February 2022. This process is categorised under services related to the oil and gas industry, primarily located in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in energy markets and geopolitical advisory services. Companies that can provide independent analysis and strategic recommendations in the context of the global gas market will find themselves well-positioned to compete. By engaging with the UK government in this capacity, successful bidders may also enhance their visibility and credibility within the industry, potentially leading to further contracts and partnerships in the energy sector.

## Notice

The global gas market is experiencing unprecedented (record breaking) high prices as a consequence of a supply and demand imbalance. The market continues to try and resolve this imbalance whilst building expectations for the winter season in the Northern Hemisphere. This global situation is having a significant impact on the UK economy, society and energy security. Consequently UK Ministers are engaging internationally to strengthen UK relationships on natural gas and show international leadership to support activities to help resolve the imbalance. As part of this, Ministers are seeking independent external expert advice to support these activities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/549db2ae-6e83-4ea1-80d3-81312242b09b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 15 Nov 2021 - 14 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0ET |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOUTH-COURT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

### Codes

- 76000000 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2021 at 09:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/549db2ae-6e83-4ea1-80d3-81312242b09b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/549db2ae-6e83-4ea1-80d3-81312242b09b
  17th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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