--- title: "PS21113 - Ecological Consequences of Offshore Wind Programme Champion" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dabfe305-8d62-4852-9225-c0abbb43a896" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dabfe305-8d62-4852-9225-c0abbb43a896" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dabfe305-8d62-4852-9225-c0abbb43a896.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dabfe305-8d62-4852-9225-c0abbb43a896.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2022-06-29" --- # PS21113 - Ecological Consequences of Offshore Wind Programme Champion Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dabfe305-8d62-4852-9225-c0abbb43a896 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dabfe305-8d62-4852-9225-c0abbb43a896) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dabfe305-8d62-4852-9225-c0abbb43a896.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "PS21113 - Ecological Consequences of Offshore Wind Programme Champion" is managed by the UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in Swindon, England. This open procurement process falls under the research and development consultancy services category, with a significant budget of £7 million dedicated to projects related to the ecological impacts of offshore wind energy expansion. The tender stage is active, with bids required to be submitted by 11:00 on 14th December 2021. The contract period is set to commence on 25th February 2022 and will extend until 25th November 2026. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the environmental consultancy and renewable energy sectors, particularly those with expertise in marine ecology and project management. Firms that are agile in adapting to marine policies and possess experience in research and development will be well-suited to compete for this role. With the focus on understanding ecological consequences in the context of offshore wind, businesses that can demonstrate a robust understanding of both environmental science and renewable energy systems will be particularly attractive to the contracting authority. ## Notice The final date and time for the submission of bids is Tuesday, 14th December 2021 at 11:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement NERC and The Crown Estate are co-funding the Ecological Consequences of Offshore Wind research programme (ECOWind), which has a PS7m budget to fund projects that will enhance understanding of the ecological consequences of the planned expansion of offshore wind in the context of increasing pressures on UK marine ecosystems and provide evidence to inform marine policy and management. This procurement is for the ECOWind Champion role which will be critical for the successful day to day management and leadership of the ECOWind programme, working closely with the programme funders to ensure it achieves its full potential, all commissioning and delivery risks are managed appropriately, and all stakeholders are engaged effectively. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the RFP document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and follow the instructions to register. 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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/fa986812-4bb0-4515-b1ef-7c3626257703 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Jun 2022 | | Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 2 Mar 2022 | | Contract period | 4 Mar 2022 - 25 Nov 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £379,688 | | 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 | HOWELL MARINE CONSULTING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services ## Release History - 29 Jun 2022 at 09:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa986812-4bb0-4515-b1ef-7c3626257703 - 8 Nov 2021 at 17:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c4fe6d4-2176-47dc-9058-fa0a766753e7 - 8 Nov 2021 at 17:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c4fe6d4-2176-47dc-9058-fa0a766753e7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa986812-4bb0-4515-b1ef-7c3626257703 29th June 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c4fe6d4-2176-47dc-9058-fa0a766753e7 8th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d4cab09a-22b9-4051-beb6-a478bdbd74d6 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b4a6b3b3-2f9a-48a7-b5a8-ed4a0e4b5ccf - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a2e06cde-d8af-452c-84ce-96499cd05e9e - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/54faa6e2-e5a6-4d1c-bfb7-8784864e5d14 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/63059f00-73f3-4481-a077-bb8800df645f - https://www.delta-esourcing.com Delta eSourcing Portal - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027995-2021/Private?origin=Dashboard Find a Tender Opportunity Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027995-2021?origin=Dashboard Find a Tender Opportunity Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/05415e57-8d31-4734-bca4-fafcb88004a8 ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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