--- title: "UK SBS CR20059 - Designing an Auction to Install Energy Efficiency Measures in Small and Medium Sized (SMEs)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c1efecec-7fc1-4a9f-ab9a-e93cf57e33d7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c1efecec-7fc1-4a9f-ab9a-e93cf57e33d7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c1efecec-7fc1-4a9f-ab9a-e93cf57e33d7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c1efecec-7fc1-4a9f-ab9a-e93cf57e33d7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2020-12-23" --- # UK SBS CR20059 - Designing an Auction to Install Energy Efficiency Measures in Small and Medium Sized (SMEs) Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c1efecec-7fc1-4a9f-ab9a-e93cf57e33d7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c1efecec-7fc1-4a9f-ab9a-e93cf57e33d7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c1efecec-7fc1-4a9f-ab9a-e93cf57e33d7.json) ## Summary The public procurement process is led by UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) for the contract titled "Designing an Auction to Install Energy Efficiency Measures in Small and Medium Sized (SMEs)." This initiative falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research and development consultancy services, and targets small and medium enterprises. The procurement was conducted via a selective method, with the tender period concluding on 9th July 2020. The contract execution is scheduled from 3rd August 2020 to 31st December 2020 and is intended to navigate the design of an energy efficiency auction, considering both domestic and international evidence. This procurement presents an opportunity for growth particularly for businesses specialising in research consultancy and economic analysis, especially those with experience in energy efficiency and auction systems. SMEs that can demonstrate knowledge in energy markets and the capacity to aggregate measures from smaller enterprises will find this contract aligns well with their capabilities. Furthermore, it encourages innovative solutions in auction design, making it a suitable venture for firms eager to contribute to public sector energy efficiency initiatives. ## Notice ** this is not a call for competition ** This has been sourced via the RM6018 - CCS Research Marketplace DPS. The final date and time for the submission of bids was Thursday, 9th July 2020 11:00am. Brief Description of Requirement The aim of this study is to understand the different options for designing and running an energy efficiency auction and the likely impact of those options on the success of the auction. This should consider evidence from energy related auctions in the UK and overseas. It should set out the options available for each stage of the auction and the potential impact of each option. The advice should take particular consideration of our target audience - SMEs as well as market actors bidding into the auction, who will be responsible for aggregating measures from SMEs. The study will increase BEIS's understanding of how similar auctions work, the range of choices in the design and scope of an auction, and their impacts. This contract was be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the Mini Competition document. Additional information: About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85c36a1d-cfc0-4846-a54a-2ff65b9c2953 | | 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 | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Dec 2020 | | Submission deadline | 9 Jul 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 26 Jul 2020 | | Contract period | 2 Aug 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £85,821 | | 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 1FL | | 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 | EUNOMIA RESEARCH & CONSULTING | ## 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 - 23 Dec 2020 at 15:42 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85c36a1d-cfc0-4846-a54a-2ff65b9c2953 - 25 Nov 2020 at 11:07 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85c36a1d-cfc0-4846-a54a-2ff65b9c2953 - 4 Aug 2020 at 13:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85c36a1d-cfc0-4846-a54a-2ff65b9c2953 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85c36a1d-cfc0-4846-a54a-2ff65b9c2953 23rd December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c4552401-2a02-4737-9f15-7dfc19f7dffa CR20059 - RM6018-Contract-terms-v8 - Countersigned_Redacted - Part 1 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d0d39649-e2ee-4072-a81c-9146c053db5b CR20059 - RM6018-Contract-terms-v8 - Countersigned_Redacted - Part 2 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/55f3da0e-3ee0-4c8e-9492-db25f1b2a8e4 CR20059 - RM6018-Contract-terms-v8 - Countersigned_Redacted - Part 3 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8966fba3-4f82-4112-ae99-4d506bcec16d CR20059 - RM6018-Letter-of-appointment-v2.0 - Countersigned_Redacted - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/14c2ed2f-6ba1-4221-9c74-72b1d3ac9d91 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/d9636022-1a29-45d4-aac1-466a40486e60 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/a7d627e0-d8d0-4157-a834-3a10f48eb1c4 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/9a657bc6-7517-4853-80e9-8dd7e7d75f23 ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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