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title: "CR19107 Heat Networks Skills Review"
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# CR19107 Heat Networks Skills Review

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b540569a-6400-42c6-9c71-608ccca67371

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "CR19107 Heat Networks Skills Review" has been completed and was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited. This contract falls under the Research and Development Consultancy Services category, specifically focused on market and economic research. The contract commenced on 6th February 2020 and concluded on 30th April 2020. It was awarded through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with a total contract value of £79,868.75.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses engaged in research and consulting, particularly those specialising in skills mapping and workforce analysis within the heat networks sector. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in conducting interviews, literature reviews, and producing comprehensive reports would be well-positioned to compete effectively in future tenders of this nature. Additionally, SMEs involved in similar market and economic research activities will find relevant avenues for growth and collaboration.

## Notice

**This contract has been awarded via Crown Commercial Services Research Marketplace DPS - RM6018.** 4. Deliverables It is our intention that a version of the final report will be made publicly available for example through the .gov website. As such bid responses should ensure to price for producing a publishable document. * Literature review - a short review, the results of which will go into the interim and final reports. * Interview guide - used to structure the engagement with the supply chain * Interviews - can be a mixture of telephone and face to face for focus groups. * Primary data collection from interviews * Interim report - to contain the results of the literature review, conclusions of the skills mapping exercise * A validated version of the results * A summary presentation of the key findings and recommendations * Final report (approx. 100 pages) and shorter summary document (see below) * Weekly phone calls and/or email progress updates with the BEIS project manager * Monthly meetings with the steering group to update on progress, including creation and distribution of delivery updates and progress to timeline. Final report: The report output will be required to answer the research questions, but we are open to proposals for a suitable structure, this may include some of the following sections: 1. Literature review Findings from the research: 2. Heat networks occupations and skills in the UK heat networks sector o Occupations o Career pathways and progression routes (recruitment) o Barriers and enablers to progression o Effectiveness of qualifications to progression 3. Training and re-training offers o Qualifications and standards in the heat networks sectors (incl. relevant developing bodies) o Employer familiarity with setting standards 4. The heat networks sector environment o Skills status quo o Shortages affecting all key occupations o Diversity, age, regionality, mobility, flexibility, competition o Organisational skill planning 5. Future skills o Key factors/drivers affecting the sector o Impacts on drivers affecting future workforce and skills challenges o Expectations on professions/skills evolving o Workplace challenges and risks o Opportunities and potential solutions 6. Learnings from other sectors/industries that have had to adapt to high growth

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2d1c983-5bd5-442b-bc99-87ecce393890 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 17 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 6 Feb 2020 - 30 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £79,868 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | I.F.F RESEARCH |

## 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

- 17 Feb 2021 at 10:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2d1c983-5bd5-442b-bc99-87ecce393890

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2d1c983-5bd5-442b-bc99-87ecce393890
  17th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/a81cf121-493f-42b5-9b21-7e58bb5faaa8
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/0d6198e3-11f6-4b18-9535-ce9a515f45b5
  Contract Terms Part 1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/e363cce3-2b7f-4593-a427-4bf130562a2b
  Contract Terms Part 2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/014ce644-a9b6-4d82-a471-fd922318c147
  Contract Terms Part 3

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