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title: "FM21006 - Smart metering: Self-disconnection/self-rationing project"
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# FM21006 - Smart metering: Self-disconnection/self-rationing project

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c9a3b562-7704-4d82-b1ea-1a49cc5019dc

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Smart metering: Self-disconnection/self-rationing project" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, which is part of the Cabinet Office, and involves the energy industry. This awarded contract, valued at £29,600, was finalised on 8th February 2021, with the contract period running from 11th February to 31st March 2021. The procurement method used was selective, and the project aimed to develop best practice guidance for energy suppliers using smart meter data. The delivery is to be made to a location in Swindon, England.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in energy management services, energy efficiency consultancy, and research and development. Companies adept at providing consultancy services related to energy data analysis and customer engagement strategies would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Given the focus on collaborating with industry experts, partnerships with organisations that possess expertise in smart metering and energy sustainability could enhance competitive prospects in upcoming contracts.

## Notice

**Please note this is an Award Notice and not a call for competition, this Contract has been awarded via the CCS Heat Networks and Electricity Generation Assets Dynamic Purchasing System.** The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy had a requirement for a consultant to provide specific advice on how to produce best practice guidance for energy suppliers using smart meter data to identify customers at risk of self-disconnection or self-rationing through a process of facilitated collaboration with industry experts.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0397c9da-383c-4ffe-8597-c70cda1a0760 |
| 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 | 17 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 11 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,600 |
| 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 | GEMSERV |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 38551000 - Energy meters
- 71314200 - Energy-management services
- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2021 at 08:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0397c9da-383c-4ffe-8597-c70cda1a0760

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0397c9da-383c-4ffe-8597-c70cda1a0760
  17th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/caede256-16ef-4ea4-a345-920cbd55e79c
  Schedule 3 - DPF31 Terms and Conditions for Services June 2018 REDACTED

## Notice URLs

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

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