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title: "PS23451 - Renewables Obligation Fixed Price Certificates Impacts"
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# PS23451 - Renewables Obligation Fixed Price Certificates Impacts

Buyer: BEIS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e6564f3f-c02b-45ad-8068-ba23087e784d

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## Summary

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has awarded a contract for the provision of research and development services and related consultancy services titled "PS23451 - Renewables Obligation Fixed Price Certificates Impacts". The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure (below threshold) with a tender period ending on 12th January 2024. The contract period is set to run from 22nd January 2024 to 29th March 2024, providing opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate in the competitive process. The location is Swindon, England, and the industry category is classified under CPV code 73000000.

This award presents business growth opportunities in the renewable energy sector. Companies involved in research and development services or related consultancy services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. BEIS, as the buying organisation, aims to support the UK's renewable electricity sector through the Renewables Obligation scheme. The procurement method employed reflects transparency and fairness, allowing a diverse range of businesses to engage and contribute to the renewable energy industry's development and sustainability.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement The Renewables Obligation (RO) scheme is the UK's largest renewable electricity support scheme, with nearly 30% of the UK's total electricity supply coming from the scheme. The RO operates as three separate but complementary schemes covering England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. It launched in 2002 in Great Britain and 2005 in Northern Ireland and closed for new applications in 2017. Qualifying generating stations will continue to be supported until their accreditation expires, with the last payments due in 2037. Further background information about the RO scheme is provided below.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4468b2ba-d625-465b-ad1d-6bc0be5e261d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 22 Jan 2024 - 29 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £46,465 |
| 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 | BEIS |
| 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 | CORNWALL INSIGHT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Jan 2024 at 14:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4468b2ba-d625-465b-ad1d-6bc0be5e261d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4468b2ba-d625-465b-ad1d-6bc0be5e261d
  18th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ddf702b6-0f45-4a10-af1d-fb122d29715f
  n/a

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